There are
740
Durnells in the USADurnell is the
31329th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Durnell
ThomasDurnell
Thomas Durnell was an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in the early 19th century.WilliamDurnell
William Durnell was a British sculptor known for his detailed and realistic sculptures of animals.GeorgeDurnell
George Durnell was an Australian cricketer who played as a wicket-keeper in the late 19th century.MaryDurnell
Mary Durnell was an American suffragette and women's rights activist who fought for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.RichardDurnell
Richard Durnell was a British architect known for his work on several notable buildings in London.JohnDurnell
John Durnell was an American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War and later became a prominent landowner in Pennsylvania.ElizabethDurnell
Elizabeth Durnell was a Scottish poet and writer known for her romantic and lyrical poetry in the 18th century.HenryDurnell
Henry Durnell was an English painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and seascapes.SarahDurnell
Sarah Durnell was an American actress known for her roles in several Broadway productions in the early 20th century.JamesDurnell
James Durnell was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons in the early 20th century.Durnell Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Durnell' is of English origin and is derived from a combination of the Middle English words 'durn' meaning 'stubborn' or 'resolute' and 'hill' meaning 'hill'. The name may have originated as a nickname for someone who lived on or near a stubborn or resolute hill.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Durnell' is relatively rare and is most commonly found in England and the United States. Within the United States, it is most prevalent in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Durnell' include 'Durrell', 'Darnell', 'Darnall', 'Barnett', 'Dunnell', 'Carnell', 'Durnil', 'Cornwell', 'Durney', and 'Darnald'.