Russel

Russel Meaning & Origin

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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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Russel: 4,195
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,894
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.42

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Russel in Braille

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

The name Russel in braille

How to sign the name Russel using Sign Language

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.

The name Russel in sign language

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