About Thissell
The surname Thissell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "thistle," which refers to the prickly plant with purple flowers. It is believed that the surname Thissell was originally a nickname given to someone who resembled a thistle in appearance or had a prickly personality. Alternatively, it could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near an area abundant with thistles. Overall, the surname Thissell is associated with the characteristics of the thistle plant, such as resilience, protection, and independence.
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The surname Thissell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Thissell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Thissell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Thissell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.