Woodell

Woodell is a surname of English origin. It is believed to be a variant of the surname Woodhall, a topographic name for someone who lived by a wood or in a hall in a wood. The name is derived from the Old English words "wudu" (wood) and "hall" (hall, manor house).

The surname Woodell, and its variants, has been recorded in England as early as the 13th century. Over time, the spelling of the name has varied, with Woodhall, Woodall, and Woodell being common forms.

The surname Woodell is found primarily in England and, due to emigration, in countries with significant English diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

There are no known common given names that are consistently associated with the surname Woodell. The distribution and frequency of the surname can be used in genealogical research and historical studies.