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Mitchell name meaning
First Name
163k
in the U.S.
since 1880
163k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
384k
in the U.S.
in 2010
384k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Mitchell mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Mitchell
User Submitted Origins
English
58%
American
11%
Canadian
5%
Korean
5%
Australian
5%
Scottish
5%
Irish
5%
Spanish
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from the United States and Canada agree the name Mitchell means "god" and is of English / Canadian origin.
- A user from Australia says the name Mitchell is of Korean origin and means "like god".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Mitchell is of Australian origin and means "God like".
- A user from Louisiana, U.S. says the name Mitchell means "Close to God".
- A submission from Pennsylvania, U.S. says the name Mitchell means "He is God" and is of English origin.
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Mitchell means "He is like God" and is of English origin.
- A user from Australia says the name Mitchell means "He who is like god".
- A user from Australia says the name Mitchell is of English origin and means "Big".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- United States dancer who formed the first Black classical ballet company (born in 1934)
- United States labor leader; president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1898 to 1908 (1870-1919)
- United States writer noted for her novel about the South during the American Civil War (1900-1949)
- United States astronomer who studied sunspots and nebulae (1818-1889)
- United States aviator and general who was an early advocate of military air power (1879-1936)
- English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
Wiktionary
From a Middle English vernacular form of the Old French given name Michel (“Michael”), or in some cases from an Old English nickname muchel (“big”).
- A surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- Any of a number of places in the English speaking world, named after persons with the surname:
Notable Persons Named Mitchell
Notable Persons Named Mitchell
Mitch Hedberg
Mitch Hedberg was an observational comedy, surreal humour, word play, non sequitur (literary device), one-line joke, and deadpan comedian. Mitch was given the name Mitchell Lee Hedberg on February 24th, 1968 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. He left this life on March 30th, 2005.
Mitch Lucker
Mitch Lucker was a deathcore singing and songwriter. He plays Vocals. He was most active from 2002 to 2012. Mitch was given the name Mitchell Adam Lucker on October 20th, 1984 in Riverside, California, United States. He breathed his last breath on November 1st, 2012.
Mitch Pileggi
He has been prominent since 1982. Mitch was given the name Mitchell Craig Pileggi on April 5th, 1952 in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Mitchell Johnson and Andrew Golden
Mitchell is also known as Drew Douglas Grant.
Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom is a non-fiction and young-adult fiction novelist and sports journalism. Mitch was given the name Mitchell David Albom on May 23rd, 1958 in Passaic, New Jersey, U.S.
Mitchell Marner
Mitchell Marner is a hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. Mitchell was born on May 5th, 1997 in Markham, Ontario.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mitchell
Notable Persons With the Last Name Mitchell
Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks is an actress, producer, and director. She has had major accomplishments since 1998. Elizabeth was given the name Elizabeth Irene Mitchell on February 10th, 1974 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell is a folk music, rock music, jazz, and pop music musician. She plays Vocals, guitar, piano, ukulele, auto-harp, Appalachian dulcimer, Bass guitar, and Synthesizer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1964 to 2007. Joni was given the name Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7th, 1943 in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada. Joni is also known as Roberta Joan Mitchell and Joni Anderson.
Elizabeth Mitchell
Elizabeth Mitchell is an actress and model. Elizabeth was born on March 27th, 1970 in Los Angeles.
Shay Mitchell
Shay Mitchell is an actor, model (people), entrepreneurship, author, actress, model, and entrepreneur. She has been prominent since 2009. Shay was given the name Shannon Ashley Mitchell on April 10th, 1987 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
David Mitchell
David Mitchell is an actor, comedian, writer, television presenter, and presenter. He was most prominent from 1995 to present. David was given the name David James Stuart Mitchell on July 14th, 1974 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
Victoria Coren Mitchell
Victoria Coren Mitchell is a journalist, television presenter, poker player, and writer. Victoria was given the name Victoria Elizabeth Coren by her parent Alan Coren on August 18th, 1972 in Hammersmith, west London.
- Radha MitchellActress
- Maia MitchellActress
- E. L. JamesNovelist
- Luke MitchellActor
- David MitchellWriter
- Silas Weir MitchellActor
- Margaret MitchellWriter
- Mitch MitchellMusician
- Andrea MitchellNews Anchor
- Edgar MitchellUnited States Naval Aviator
- George MitchellUnited States Special Envoy for Middle East Peace
- John Cameron MitchellActor
- TwistaRapping
- Cameron MitchellActor
Common last names for Mitchell
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Mitchell | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 61.02% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 32.50% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.04% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.50% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.47% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Mitchell
People with the last name Mitchell are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Mitchell
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