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Coryell

Coryell is a surname of English-language origin that has been borne by several individuals in the United States. It is also used as a place name in the United States.

Coryell County, Texas, is a county located in the central part of the state. The county’s name

Notable people with the surname include Larry Coryell (1943–2017), an American jazz guitarist known for helping

reflects
a
common
practice
of
naming
counties
in
Texas
after
people
connected
to
the
state's
history.
popularize
the
jazz
fusion
movement
and
for
blending
jazz
with
rock
and
other
genres.
The
Coryell
name
has
appeared
in
various
other
contexts
as
well,
typically
associated
with
families
and
communities
in
the
United
States.