About the Sherrell Surname

Sherrell is a familiar spelling of the English name Sherrill. Its meaning, shared with Sherrill, is “Bright spring”. Sherrell writes “e” in place of the “i” found in Sherrill, a common scribal difference. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: Shirrell and Shirwell.

In the 2010 US Census, 2,827 Americans gave Sherrell as their last name (rank 11,185). That is enough to place it in the top 25,000 American surnames.

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