TheNameDBMantell
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from 'mantel' or 'mantle', possibly referring to a maker or seller of mantles or cloaks.
Etymology
From Old French 'mantel' (cloak, mantle) combined with a locative or occupational suffix. The surname may indicate an occupational origin related to textile production or trade.
About the Mantell Surname
An English occupational surname related to the production or sale of mantles and cloaks. The name reflects the importance of textile trades in medieval England.
Distribution
Found in England and parts of continental Europe.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable historical bearers.