About Ravenell
The surname Ravenell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hraefn" meaning "raven" and the suffix "-ell" denoting "little." Therefore, the surname Ravenell is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a raven or had characteristics associated with the bird, such as dark hair or a dark complexion. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a way to distinguish individuals within a community.
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The surname Ravenell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ravenell 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 Ravenell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ravenell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.