Mansell

Mansell Meaning & Origin

About Mansell
The surname Mansell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "mansel," meaning "steward" or "household officer." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority within a large household or estate. Over time, the surname Mansell has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the family's historical association with such roles of responsibility and management.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mansell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mansell: 3,506
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,283
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mansell 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 Mansell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 N S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmænsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mansell in Braille

Here's how to represent Mansell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mansell in braille

How to sign the name Mansell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mansell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mansell in sign language

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