Hurrell
Hurrell Meaning & Origin
About Hurrell
The surname Hurrell is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Horel" or "Hurrel," which itself is a diminutive form of the Old English name "Horold." The name is composed of the elements "horu," meaning "dirt" or "filth," and "weald," meaning "power" or "rule." Therefore, the surname Hurrell can be interpreted to mean "ruler of filth" or "powerful over dirt." It is likely that the name was originally bestowed as a nickname to describe someone who worked with or lived near dirty or muddy areas.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hurrell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hurrell: 471
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 45412
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.16
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hurrell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hurrell in Braille
Here's how to represent Hurrell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hurrell using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Hurrell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
