About Kendall
The surname Kendall is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ketill, meaning "cauldron" or "helmet," combined with the Old English word denu, meaning "valley." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word cumb, meaning "comb," and denu, meaning "valley." Overall, the surname Kendall is likely to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived in or near a valley or comb.
The surname Kendall is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kendall 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 Kendall is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kendall in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kendall using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.