Durnel (surname)

This unusual and interesting surname is pronounced "dur-NEL". It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Durnel is "the one who lives in secret". There are two possible sources for the name, the first being of English locational origin, from the place called "Darnall" in West Yorkshire. Other one is from the Old English pre 7th Century "dierne" or "derne" meaning secret, hidden, plus "halh", a retired, secret place. ==Individuals with that surname but no separate page== ==See also== ==External links==