About Liddell
The surname Liddell is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "hlid-hyll," meaning "hill with a slope." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a hill with a slope. Over time, variations of the name emerged, such as Liddel, Liddall, and Liddle. The Liddell surname is associated with the Scottish Borders region, particularly the Liddel Water river valley. Notably, the surname gained prominence through the renowned Scottish family, the Liddells, which included Alice Liddell, the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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The surname Liddell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Liddell 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 Liddell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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