Sorrels

Sorrels Meaning & Origin

About Sorrels
The surname Sorrels is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sorel," meaning "chestnut." It was originally used as a nickname for someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sorrels can be found across the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sorrels: 1,944
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,163
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRLS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 R AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɔrəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sorrels in Braille

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

The name Sorrels in braille

How to sign the name Sorrels using Sign Language

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

The name Sorrels in sign language

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