The Kimbell Family Name

It is easy to miss Kimbell in an index if you only search for Kimball. In origin, the name means “One who came from Kimble (royal hill), in Buckinghamshire”.

Kimbell and Kimball

The two spellings differ in a small detail: Kimbell has “e” where Kimball has “a”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Kimbel, Kimble and Kemble.

1,743 Americans were listed as Kimbell in the 2010 census.

Family crest and blazon

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

Get the complete Kimbell report, with a museum-style coat of arms.