About Russel
The surname Russel is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old French word "rousse" meaning "red-haired" or "red-skinned." It was originally a nickname given to individuals with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Over time, the surname Russel became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and it is now a relatively common surname worldwide.
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The surname Russel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Russel 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 Russel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Russel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Russel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.