Barrell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Bernard Barrell (1919–2005), English musician, music educator and composer Charles Barrell (1887–1959), New Zealand politician of the Labour Party Charles Wisner Barrell, writer and Shakespearean scholar Donald Barrell, rugby union player George Barrell Emerson (1797–1881), American educator and pioneer of women's education Francis Barrell, MP for Rochester Francis Barrell (1663–1724), MP for Rochester Jim Barrell, American professional wrestler John Barrell, British academic and currently Professor of English at the University of York Joseph Barrell (1869–1919), American geologist Joseph Barrell (merchant) (1739–1804), merchant in Boston, Massachusetts in the 18th century Joyce Howard Barrell, née Gedye, English composer Rachel Barrell, British stage performer Sue Barrell, British-born Australian meteorologist Tony Barrell (broadcaster) (1940–2011), British-born Australian writer and broadcaster Tony Barrell (journalist), British journalist Tosh Barrell (1888–1960), English professional footballer
