Randell Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Seen on a gravestone or a census line, Randell usually leads back to Randall. Taken at its root, Randell points to “From Randolf (wolf)”. Spelled with “e” instead of “a”, Randell shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Related forms: Randel and Randle.

The 2010 census count for Randell in the United States was 2,797, good for rank 11,293.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Randall surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Randell family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.