Patronymic name (from a parent's given name)
The Mitchell Family Name — Meaning & Origin
The surname "Mitchell" is most likely derived from a given name meaning "who is like God?" which is a rhetorical question implying the incomparability of a deity.
Origin
"Mitchell" is commonly traced to the medieval name "Michel", an Old French variant of the Hebrew name "Michael." In Scotland, this name was popular, and it often became a surname passed down through generations, originally signifying son of "Michael" or "Mitchell."
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