Gunnells
Gunnells Meaning & Origin
About Gunnells
The surname Gunnells is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Gunnhildr, which means "battle-maiden." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Gunnhildr. Over time, the name evolved and became associated with various spellings, including Gunnells. Today, individuals with the surname Gunnells can trace their ancestry back to someone with a connection to the name Gunnhildr, reflecting their historical ties to Norse heritage and the meaning of "battle-maiden."
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Gunnells is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Gunnells: 1,535
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 18,137
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.52
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gunnells based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Gunnells is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gunnells in Braille
Here's how to represent Gunnells in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Gunnells using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Gunnells using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
