About Sell
The surname Sell is of English and German origin. In English, it is derived from the Middle English word "selle," meaning "saddle," and was likely an occupational name for a saddle maker or someone who worked with saddles. In German, the surname Sell is derived from the personal name "Sel(l)," a short form of names such as Selig or Selwin, which mean "blessed" or "victorious." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Sell can vary depending on its origin, but it is generally associated with occupations related to saddles or with positive qualities such as blessedness or victory.
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