Summary

The surname 'DELL' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'delle', meaning 'valley'. It is believed to have been originally used to describe people who lived near or in a valley. Over time, the surname 'DELL' spread to different countries through migration and settlement.
There are
8255
Dells in the USA
Dell is the
4305th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dell

LarryDell

Founder of Dell Inc., a multinational computer technology company.

MichaelDell

American business magnate and the chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies.

OtyliaJedrzejczak-Dell

Polish former competitive swimmer, Olympic gold medalist.

AlexDellal

British real estate developer and art collector.

OscarDell'Antonia

Italian cyclist who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Dell Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Dell is of English origin.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Dell is most commonly found in England, Scotland, and Wales.
VariationsVariations of the surname Dell include Del, Delle, Dello, Dell'Oro, and Del Fabbro.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Dell occurred primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many Dell families relocated from Europe to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada, in search of better economic opportunities and a new life.