Kimbrell
A surname with likely English roots, probably a regional or variant form built from an older place-name or personal-name element.
The #5,759 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 51,321 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Kimbrell appears to be an English surname of uncertain derivation. It is likely a spelling variant of an older name built from a personal name or a place-name element, with the final -ell/-rell ending reflecting normal surname variation over time. Because the surname is not well documented in the standard etymological sources available here, its exact original meaning cannot be stated with confidence.
History
The name is found chiefly in English-speaking countries, especially the United States, where it has survived in several spellings. Like many surnames that became fixed before modern spelling, it may have branched from a related form such as Kimbell or Kimball, with later family or clerical spelling changes helping to stabilize Kimbrell as a distinct surname. Public records show it as a relatively uncommon name rather than a widespread one.
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Fun fact
Because surnames were often spelled by ear, a single family line could accumulate several forms of the same name across generations.