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Angell

Angell is a surname of English origin. It is a variant spelling of Angel and has been used since medieval times in Britain and North America. Like many surnames derived from given names or common nouns, its form and distribution have varied over the centuries, and Angell may appear in records with different spellings, including Angel and Angell. The name has been borne by several figures in politics, education, literature, and public life.

Notable people with the surname Angell include James Burrill Angell, an American educator who served as president

The surname also appears in genealogical and biographical references, and today Angell is found in various

of
the
University
of
Michigan,
and
Norman
Angell,
a
British
author
and
pacifist
who
was
awarded
the
Nobel
Peace
Prize
in
1933
for
his
anti-war
writings.
In
addition
to
individuals,
the
name
Angell
appears
in
institutional
names,
such
as
Angell
Hall
at
the
University
of
Michigan,
named
in
honor
of
James
Burrill
Angell.
English-speaking
countries.