About Hounshell
The surname Hounshell is of English origin and is believed to be a variant of the name Houndshell. It is derived from the Old English word "hund," meaning "hound" or "dog," and "scyl," meaning "shelter" or "hut." Therefore, the name Hounshell likely originated as a topographic or occupational name for someone who lived or worked in a shelter or hut for hounds or dogs.
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The surname Hounshell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hounshell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hounshell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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