Is There a Linnell Coat of Arms?

Families named Linnell share an English surname with a long history.

What does the surname Linnell mean?

Elsdon Smith's dictionary of American family names explains it as “descendant of Lionel (little Leon or lion)”. In the 2010 US Census, 1,340 Americans gave Linnell as their last name (rank 19,992).

How common is the Linnell last name?

Like many surnames, it grew out of a personal name.

Does every Linnell family have a crest?

Heraldry follows families, not surnames. A Linnell coat of arms, where one exists, belonged to a specific line.

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