Russel Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Russel Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Russel family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 78
Female Servant 60
Independent 42
Male Servant 20
Farmer 17
Labourer 16
Independant 9
Shoe Maker 8
Gardener 6
Blacksmith 6
Carpenter 6
Weaver 6
Lace Maker 4
Journeyman 4
Joiner 4
Apprentice 4
Fisherman 3
Hawker 3
Tailor 3
Mariner 3
Wheelwright 3
Ag Lab 3
Cotton Carder 3
Dress Maker 3
Porter 3

Russel Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Russell 86% 193,393
2 Russel 100% 9,313
3 Rusell 67% 1,288
4 Roussel 86% 393
5 Ressel 83% 327
6 Russal 83% 227
7 Russle 67% 129
8 Russele 86% 128
9 Rossel 83% 109

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The surname Russel is the 2nd most popular variant of Russell.

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