UK surname
A habitational surname originating from a place name in France.
In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Garrell surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #29,646 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Woodburn, Newcastle All Saints and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Garrell is 135 in 1891. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 53.6%.
1881 census count
28
Ranked #29,646
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1891
135 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Garrell surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Garrell surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 44 | #25,328 |
| 1861 | historical | 133 | #16,835 |
| 1881 | historical | 28 | #29,646 |
| 1891 | historical | 135 | #19,692 |
| 1901 | historical | 61 | #27,379 |
| 1911 | historical | 48 | #28,006 |
| 1997 | modern | 8 | #37,372 |
| 1998 | modern | 7 | #37,533 |
| 1999 | modern | 9 | #37,217 |
| 2000 | modern | 7 | #37,430 |
| 2001 | modern | 8 | #37,124 |
| 2002 | modern | 7 | #37,379 |
| 2003 | modern | 8 | #37,248 |
| 2004 | modern | 8 | #37,346 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 8 | #37,481 |
| 2007 | modern | 8 | #37,572 |
| 2008 | modern | 9 | #37,473 |
| 2009 | modern | 11 | #37,336 |
| 2010 | modern | 10 | #37,517 |
| 2011 | modern | 9 | #37,598 |
| 2012 | modern | 10 | #37,509 |
| 2013 | modern | 11 | #37,435 |
| 2014 | modern | 12 | #37,355 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Woodburn, Newcastle All Saints, St Pancras, Hanslope and St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodburn | Buckinghamshire |
| 2 | Newcastle All Saints | Northumberland |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | Hanslope | Buckinghamshire |
| 5 | St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Garrell surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Garrell, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Garrell surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Garrell household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Garrell is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Garrell is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Garrell, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Garrell originated in medieval England, deriving from the Old English words "gara" meaning triangular piece of land and "hyll" meaning hill. It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, describing someone who lived near a triangular-shaped hill.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garrell appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled as "Garahyll". This suggests the name was already in use by the late 11th century in certain regions of England.
During the medieval period, the name Garrell was primarily concentrated in the counties of Derbyshire and Staffordshire in the East Midlands region of England. Variations in spelling, such as "Garryll", "Garrylle", and "Garrehyll", were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and regional dialects.
Notably, a Roger Garrell was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1198, indicating the presence of the surname in that county during the late 12th century. Another early record mentions a John Garrell, who served as a bailiff in the town of Derby in 1327.
In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Thomas Garrell (1499-1572) was a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Coventry. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and his contributions to the local community.
Another individual of note was Richard Garrell (1670-1743), a clergyman and author who served as the rector of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. He published several religious works and sermons during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Garrell surname gained some recognition through the work of John Garrell (1721-1798), a renowned cartographer and engraver who produced detailed maps of various English counties.
While the surname Garrell has ties to specific regions in England, it eventually spread to other parts of the country and beyond through migration and exploration. However, its earliest roots can be traced back to the medieval period and its association with the Old English words describing a triangular-shaped hill.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Garrell surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Buckinghamshire leads with 7 Garrells recorded in 1881 and an index of 42.42x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire | 7 | 42.42x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 2.57x |
| Northumberland | 5 | 12.32x |
| Worcestershire | 4 | 11.23x |
| Essex | 1 | 1.86x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 8.94x |
| Leicestershire | 1 | 3.31x |
| Sussex | 1 | 2.17x |
| Yorkshire | 1 | 0.37x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Wooburn in Buckinghamshire leads with 7 Garrells recorded in 1881 and an index of 3043.48x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Wooburn | 7 | 3043.48x |
| Newcastle On Tyne All Sts | 5 | 206.61x |
| Blockley | 4 | 2000.00x |
| Hammersmith London | 3 | 44.64x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 13.66x |
| Brighton | 1 | 10.78x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 23.53x |
| Leicester St Margaret | 1 | 13.55x |
| Leominster | 1 | 217.39x |
| Leyton | 1 | 107.53x |
| Skircoat | 1 | 93.46x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Garrell surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Garrell surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Garrell households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 2 |
| Brass Moulder | 1 |
| Domestic Ladies Maid | 1 |
| French Polisher | 1 |
| Fur Cutter (Furrier) | 1 |
| Fur Cutter Wife | 1 |
| Gardener | 1 |
| Gardener (N) | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Pork Butcher | 1 |
| Retired Farmer | 1 |
| Taylors Machinist (Tailor) | 1 |
| Tinsmith (Apprentice) | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Garrell surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Garrell a modern rank of #37,278.
A habitational surname originating from a place name in France.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Garrell bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.