Burnell

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Type Surname (from location & from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /bɜːrn.əl/  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsBurnell, Burnhill, Byrnell, Burnel, Burnil, Burnill, Bernal, Burnal, Burnall

Meaning & History

Derived from an Anglo-Norman personal name composed of a diminutive form of brun "brown", likely originating as a nickname for someone with a brown complexion or brown hair. In some cases, it could be an altered form of the Habitational surname Burnhill.
Added 5/4/2020 by jenna.lucille
Edited 11/12/2024 by jocatchi