About Hell
The surname Hell is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helle," meaning "bright" or "clear." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a clearing or a bright, open space. It could also have been a nickname for someone with a bright or cheerful personality.
The surname Hell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hell 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 Hell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.