Sorell

Sorell Meaning & Origin

About Sorell
The surname Sorell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "sorel," meaning "chestnut." It was originally a nickname given to someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Sorell became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sorell can be found across the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sorell: 420
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sorell 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 Sorell is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɔrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sorell in Braille

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

The name Sorell in braille

How to sign the name Sorell using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sorell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sorell in sign language

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