Carrell

Carrell is a surname and a place name that appears in various countries. In surname usage, Carrell is found primarily in English-speaking regions and is sometimes treated as a variant of related names such as Carroll or Carrol. The precise origin of Carrell is uncertain and likely reflects multiple independent developments, including potential French, Scottish, or Anglo-Norman influences. As with many surnames, spelling variations have evolved over time and across communities.

People with the surname Carrell have contributed across fields such as the arts, sciences, sports, and public life. The name appears in biographical and genealogical records, though this article does not enumerate individuals.

Geographically, the form occurs in toponymy as a place name or as part of place names in a few localities, often reflecting historical settlement patterns or the association of a family name with a locale. In addition, Carrell has appeared in institutional or corporate names and in fictional works as a surname for characters.

See also Carroll, Carrol, Carrel, and other related spellings, along with general references on surname distribution and toponymic usage in reference works. Carrell as a term does not denote a single, widely recognized entity, but rather a family of related uses across names, places, and cultural contexts.