About Kell
The surname Kell is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ketill, meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." The name was likely given to someone who either made or used cauldrons or helmets. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Kell. Today, individuals with the surname Kell can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
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The surname Kell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kell 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 Kell is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.