United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
"The entry in the medical history book highlighted Kendall as the United States biochemist who discovered cortisone."
A habitational surname, from Old English​.
"The local genealogist traced Kendall's family lineage back to an ancient settlement in England."
The name Kendall comes from the English town of Kendal in Cumbria, which means "valley of the river Kent." This description is derived from Old Norse words for a spring and a valley.