About Woodrell
The surname Woodrell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wudu" meaning "wood" and the word "hyrde" meaning "herd" or "keeper." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Woodrell can be interpreted as "wood herder" or "wood keeper." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who worked or lived in or near a wooded area, or someone who was responsible for the management or care of a forest.
The surname Woodrell is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woodrell 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 Woodrell in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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