Rendell

Rendell is a surname of English origin. It is most commonly found in the United Kingdom and in countries with historical ties to English-speaking populations, such as the United States and Canada. The name is primarily encountered as a family name rather than a given name.

Notable people with the surname Rendell include Ruth Rendell (1930–2015), a British crime writer who published numerous Inspector Wexford novels and several works under the pseudonym Barbara Vine. Her work is known for its psychological depth and social observation, and she was a prominent figure in contemporary crime fiction. Edward G. Rendell (born 1944), commonly known as Ed Rendell, is an American politician who served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1992 to 2000 and as the governor of Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2011.

Beyond these figures, Rendell appears in various contexts as a family name across English-speaking regions. The surname has associations with public life and literature, reflecting its distribution in countries with English heritage.