Biddell

Biddell is a surname of English origin that may also appear as a place name in some historical records. In genealogical contexts, it is treated as a family name carried by individuals across generations and, less commonly, as the name of a locality associated with a family.

Scholarly discussion of its etymology is not definitive. The form resembles other English surnames created in the medieval period from personal names, place names, or topographic features, and may reflect a locational origin linked to a specific site or landscape. As with related surnames, spelling variants arose over time due to scriptorial practices and regional dialects.

In modern times, bearers of the surname Biddell are found in English-speaking countries resulting from migration and diaspora. Public genealogical databases note records of individuals with the surname from earlier centuries, though the name remains relatively uncommon compared with more frequent English surnames.

Because Biddell is not associated with a single widely recognized figure or institution, the name is primarily of genealogical and onomastic interest.