About Scannell
The surname Scannell is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Scannail," meaning "descendant of Scannal." The personal name Scannal is believed to have originated from the word "scannal," which translates to "contention" or "strife." Therefore, the surname Scannell likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being argumentative or involved in disputes.
The surname Scannell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scannell 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 Scannell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scannell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.