Russell Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Russell Name Meaning: This surname originates from the French nickname 'Rousseau' meaning 'the little red-haired'.

A popular surname in Great Britain which derives from the French surname 'Roussel' meaning 'red-haired' which was was probably used as a nickname for red-haired people of someone with a 'ruddy' complection.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Russell Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Russell family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 695
Female Servant 465
Independent 402
Labourer 272
Male Servant 167
Farmer 142
Shoe Maker 96
Carpenter 79
Tailor 56
Dress Maker 56
Butcher 47
Gardener 45
Laundress 44
Blacksmith 38
Ag Lab 38
Grocer 34
Baker 33
Pupil 32
Ag Labourer 31
Brick Layer 30
Weaver 28
Servant 28
Apprentice 27
Miller 26
Cotton Weaver 26

Russell Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Russell 100% 193,393
2 Russel 86% 9,313
3 Rossall 71% 2,505
4 Rusell 86% 1,288
5 Rossell 86% 1,171
6 Russall 86% 738
7 Rassell 86% 390
8 Ressell 86% 271
9 Russill 86% 174
10 Roussell 88% 152
11 Russele 86% 128
12 Rosselli 75% 126
13 Rissell 86% 106

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The surname Russell is the most popular version of all its varients

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