Burrell is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French 'bourg,' meaning 'fortified place.' The name was initially given to someone who lived near a fortified settlement or castle. Over time, it has evolved into a first name as well, often used independently or as part of a compound name like Burrell-Manning.
The name Burrell experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time. From the late 19th to mid-20th century, it had periods of high frequency with peaks like 38 births in 1919 and 35 births in both 1921 and 1934. However, since the late 1960s, its popularity has steadily declined, reaching as low as 5 births in several recent years. Overall, there were a total of 1475 births named Burrell from 1881 to 2001.