The Kimbel Family Name

If your family name is Kimbel, its origin lies with Kimball, an English surname. Taken at its root, Kimbel points to “One who came from Kimble (royal hill), in Buckinghamshire”.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Kimball surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Kimbel and Kimball

Kimbel is listed among the recognised spellings of Kimball. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include Kimbell, Kimble and Kemble.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Kimbel surname had 859 bearers. Get the complete Kimbel report, with a museum-style coat of arms.