Orell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Orell ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Orell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Orell family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 18
Cotton Operative 3
Cotton Weaver 3
Draper 2
Frame Tenter 2
Drysalter 1
Ivory Machinist 1
Tripor Maker 1
Cotton Carder 1
Cotton Twister 1
Engine Tenter 1
Engineer 1
Hawker 1
House Keeper 1
Medical Student 1
Plate Layer On The Railway 1
Tailor Cutter 1
Warehouseman Clerk 1
Wholesale Clothier Tailor 1
Farmers Servant Indoor 1
Iron Works Labourer 1
Ship Yard Labourer 1
Vicar Of Forrmark 1
Beerhouse Keeper 1
Labourer Lodgings 1

Orell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Orrell 83% 8,153
2 Roll 60% 3,563
3 Orell 100% 731
4 Rull 60% 557
5 Rell 80% 472
6 Orrel 60% 454
7 Earll 40% 385
8 Rall 60% 343
9 Rolle 40% 323
10 Ralli 40% 282
11 Rollo 40% 280
12 Rill 60% 261
13 Riall 40% 174
14 Erle 40% 161
15 Ruell 60% 146
16 Reall 60% 140
17 Urell 80% 131

Did you know?

The surname Orell is the 3rd most popular variant of Orrell.

Search for the Orell family