There are
1042
Thornells in the USA
Thornell is the
24137th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Thornell

NevaJane

Neva Jane Langley Fickling was an American beauty queen, model, and author best known as Miss America 1953.

WilliamThornhill

William Thornhill was an English cricketer who played for WG Grace's XI in 1896.

AnitaThornell

Anita Thornell is a Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag from 2002 to 2014.

JimmieThornell

Jimmie Thornell was an American football player who played as a halfback for the Denver Broncos and Houston Oilers in the 1960s.

MildredS.

Mildred S. Hornell was an American educator and author known for her work in early childhood education.

ThorneSmith

Thorne Smith was an American author best known for his humorous fantasy novels, including 'Topper' and 'Turnabout.'

JohnB.

John B. Thornell was an American judge who served as a justice on the Supreme Court of California from 1903 to 1912.

MarthaThornell

Martha Thornell was an Australian actress who appeared in several films and television shows in the 1960s and 1970s.

LeonardThornhill

Leonard Thornhill was a British businessman and philanthropist known for his support of various charitable causes.

RalphE.

Ralph E. Thornell was a United States Air Force general who served as the commander of the Air Force Logistics Command.

Thornell Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Thornell' is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word 'thorn,' which referred to the thorny bush or shrub. The addition of the suffix 'ell' creates a diminutive form.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Thornell' has a relatively low frequency and is primarily found in the United States and Sweden.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Thornell' include 'Cornell,' 'Thornall,' 'Thornehill,' 'Thornill,' 'Thornhull,' 'Thornhell,' 'Thornale,' 'Thornwell,' 'Thornley,' and 'Thornhill.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available on the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Thornell,' suggesting a relatively localized distribution of the name.