Rennoll is an English surname, ultimately a variant of Reynolds. The name originates as a dependent form of the given name Reynold, which was introduced to Britain by the Normans in forms like Reinald or Reinold. Reynold itself derives from the Germanic name Raginald, composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel, decision" and walt "power, authority". During the Middle Ages, Reynold was a popular personal name, and the patronymic surname "son of Reynold" gave rise to numerous forms including Reynolds, Rennell, Rennold, and Rennoll.
As a variant of Reynolds, Rennoll is most likely to have originated in the British Isles, particularly in England, where patronymic surnames became widespread after the Norman Conquest. While less common than the primary form Reynolds, Rennoll is still found in English-speaking countries, with a distribution that may have spread through emigration. Variants in other languages and cultures include French Renaud and Reynaud, Italian Rinaldi, and Scottish McReynolds, all derived from the same Germanic root.
- Meaning: Son of Reynold (from Germanic, "counsel-power")
- Origin: English variant of Reynolds
- Type: Surname (patronymic)
- Usage Regions: Primarily English-speaking countries
Sources: Forebears — rennoll