Harrell is used as a family name or surname in Ireland, Scotland, England. It is 7 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Harrell
No. of characters: 7
Origin: Ireland, Scotland, England
Meaning:

Harrell is the form of the Harrold. The Irish family suppose themselves to have been introduced into that country on its invasion by the Danes, which is very probably the case.

Harrell is variant form of the Harrod. See Harold - The well-known Scandinavian personal name, borne by Norwegian, Danish, and English kings

Can also be a derivation of Harewood.

Lastname is the form of Harold. Descendant of Harold meaning "powerful warrior"; one who came from Harrold meaning "gray wood," in Bedfordshire; occasionally from the office of herals, i.e., one who bore messages from rulers or commanders or acted as heralds in tourneys.

One who came from Harel, in Normandy; descendant of little Harry, an English form of Henry meaning "home ruler".

The variant form of Herald. One who held the office of herald and delivered formal messages or prclamations from a sovreign or general, later charged with duties concerning armorial bearings and questions of precedence; Can also be a variant of Harold.

Harrell is variant of Herrold. Variant of Herald or Harold meaning "powerful warrior".

A form of the Harald. See Harold - The well-known Scandinavian personal name, borne by Norwegian, Danish, and English kings.

A variation of Harold. The well-known Scandinavian personal name, borne by Norwegian, Danish, and English kings.

The form of Harrad. A corruption of Harold - The well-known Scandinavian personal name, borne by Norwegian, Danish, and English kings.

How popular is Harrell?

Harrell is common in United States, England, Australia.

Harrell is ranked 8300 on our list.

Despite the fact that the number of Harrell bearers increased by 4.88 per cent in 2010 US census to 50837 since 2000, the surname slipped by 33 spots and ranked at 671. The last name was found in around 2 per ten thousand population. Please refer to following table for race and ethnicity.

Race 2010 2000
White 66.08 68.77
Black 28.84 27.8
Others 2.2 1.45
Hispanic or Latino 2.01 1.24
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51 0.44
Asian and Native Hawaiian
& Other Pacific Islander		 0.35 0.3
Harrell is quite popular last name mostly concentrated in United States which signifies that it is originated from United States. Around 68715 people have been found who wears Harrell as their family name. Harrell is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with ten thousands of Harrell:
611 United States67,875
Countries with hundreds of Harrell:
16,305 England308
23,725 Australia104
Countries with low frequency i.e., 50 - 100:
14,898 Mexico98
41,057 Canada77
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
20,390 Israel40
132,064 Germany30
173,877 Philippines19
375,884 Thailand13
73,030 Netherlands13
820 Bermuda12
2,098 Guam12
20,681 Liberia11
329,557 Brazil11
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
47,042 Japan8
2,111 United States Virgin Islands7
40,014 New Zealand7

Immigrants to US

From Ireland

Mary Harrell worked as dressmaker and hailed from Ireland. During the great famine, 24 years old embarked for New-York from Liverpool on Thomas and arrived on May 11, 1846. Workman Jas. Harrell, Farmer Thomas Harrell, Denis Harrell, aged 19, William Harrell, aged 24, 24 years old Ellen Harrell, William Harrell, aged 25, Workman Ned Harrell, Ellen Harrell (30) Immigrant, are others that migrated to US.

Harrell Namesakes

  • Lynn Harrell, (born January 30, 1944
  • Andre Harrell, Harrell also served as president/CEO of Motown Records
  • Mary Beth Harrell, attorney in Killeen and Gatesville, Texas
  • Vernon Harrell, American R&B singer and songwriter
  • Tom Harrell, American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer
  • Damian Harrell, former arena football wide receiver
  • Costen Jordan Harrell, bishop of The Methodist Church
  • William G. Harrell, United States Marine
  • Chris Harrell, former professional American football strong safety
  • Reggie Harrell, Reginald Lester Harrell, Jr
  • Justin Harrell, former American football player
  • Maestro Harrell, American singer, recording artist, DJ
  • Kelly Harrell, country music singer in the 1920s
  • Graham Harrell, American Football assistant coach and former American football and Canadian football quarterback
  • Willard Harrell, former college and professional American football running back
  • Gayle Harrell, Republican politician and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives
  • Ben Harrell, United States Army four star general
  • Billy Harrell, reserve infielder in Major League Baseball

Harrell Namesakes

  • Lynn Harrell, (born January 30, 1944
  • Andre Harrell, Harrell also served as president/CEO of Motown Records
  • Mary Beth Harrell, attorney in Killeen and Gatesville, Texas
  • Vernon Harrell, American R&B singer and songwriter
  • Tom Harrell, American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer
  • Damian Harrell, former arena football wide receiver
  • Costen Jordan Harrell, bishop of The Methodist Church
  • William G. Harrell, United States Marine
  • Chris Harrell, former professional American football strong safety
  • Reggie Harrell, Reginald Lester Harrell, Jr
  • Justin Harrell, former American football player
  • Maestro Harrell, American singer, recording artist, DJ
  • Kelly Harrell, country music singer in the 1920s
  • Graham Harrell, American Football assistant coach and former American football and Canadian football quarterback
  • Willard Harrell, former college and professional American football running back
  • Gayle Harrell, Republican politician and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives
  • Ben Harrell, United States Army four star general
  • Billy Harrell, reserve infielder in Major League Baseball

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