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.
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.
Ranking information for the surname Ravenell is not currently available.
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.