About Sorrel
The surname Sorrel is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "sorel," meaning "chestnut," and was originally used as a nickname for someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a chestnut tree or had some association with the tree. Over time, the surname Sorrel has become less associated with its original meaning and is now primarily used as a family name.
The surname Sorrel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sorrel 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 Sorrel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sorrel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sorrel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.