Meaning & History
Dennell is an English surname, a variant of Daniel. The surname Daniel itself derives from the Hebrew personal name Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge," composed of the elements din "to judge" and ʾel "God."
The biblical Daniel was a Hebrew prophet during the Babylonian captivity, known for interpreting dreams and visions, as recorded in the Book of Daniel. The name became popular in England during the Middle Ages due to the veneration of the prophet, but fell out of use by the 15th century. It was revived after the Protestant Reformation, and by the 19th century, Daniel was a common given name. Surnames such as Dennell likely arose as patronymics or altered spellings of Daniel, reflecting regional pronunciations or clerical errors.
Forebears data suggests that Dennell is a relatively rare surname. Variants include Danell, Daniell, Daniels, and Dannel.
- Meaning: "God is my judge" (through Daniel)
- Origin: English, derived from Hebrew
- Type: Surname
- Usage Regions: English-speaking countries
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Sources: Forebears — dennell