Find out how popular the last name Excell is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Excell.

Excell, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Excell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Excell in America

Excell is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Excell surname appeared 398 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Excell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Excell to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Excell

The surname Excell is of English origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ex," meaning outer or outside, and "cell," referring to a small room or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in a secluded or remote place, such as a hermit or recluse.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Excell can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, dated around 1170. This document mentions a person named Robert Excell, who was likely a landowner or taxpayer in the region. The name also appears in various other medieval records, including the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, where a William Excell is mentioned.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Excell was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire. It is possible that the name was influenced by the placenames or locations within these areas, such as the village of Exhall in Warwickshire, which may have been spelled similarly to Excell in ancient times.

Notable individuals with the surname Excell include John Excell, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York during the late 16th century. Another notable figure was William Excell, a scholar and fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, who lived in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Excell family produced several notable clergymen, including Reverend Thomas Excell (1699-1778), who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, and Reverend John Excell (1732-1812), who was the rector of Charlbury in Oxfordshire.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Excell was Sir Edward Excell (1810-1887), a British industrialist and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was a significant contributor to various charitable causes, including the establishment of schools and hospitals in his hometown of Huddersfield.

Throughout its history, the surname Excell has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in the northern counties and the Midlands region. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has evolved and been carried forward by notable individuals from different walks of life, contributing to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Excell

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Excell.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Excell was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Excell has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Excell was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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