Surname · Scottish origin
Campbell
Meaning
The surname Campbell means Crooked mouth.
Origin
Scottish
Type
descriptive
The origin of the surname Campbell
Campbell comes from the Gaelic cam beul, “crooked mouth.”
What kind of surname is Campbell?
Campbell is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic. It belongs to the Scottish naming tradition — you can read how Scottish surnames were formed on our Scottish last names page.
Other Scottish surnames
Other descriptive surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Campbell mean?
The surname Campbell means Crooked mouth. Campbell comes from the Gaelic cam beul, “crooked mouth.”
Where does the surname Campbell come from?
Campbell is a surname of Scottish origin.
What kind of surname is Campbell?
Campbell is a descriptive surname, originally describing a physical or personal characteristic.
What are other Scottish surnames?
Other Scottish surnames include Anderson, Cameron, Gordon, Grant, MacDonald, MacKenzie.