Squirrell
Squirrell Meaning & Origin
About Squirrell
The surname Squirrell is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "squirel," which means squirrel. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had squirrel-like characteristics or behavior, such as being quick, agile, or having a fondness for squirrels. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in an area with a significant squirrel population or worked as a hunter or trapper of squirrels. Overall, the surname Squirrell likely originated as a descriptive or occupational name associated with squirrels.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Squirrell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Squirrell: 126
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 133,863
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Squirrell 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 Squirrell is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Squirrell in Braille
Here's how to represent Squirrell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Squirrell using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Squirrell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
