Name Sorrell Gender Masculine Usage English (Rare) Pronounced Pron. /ˈsɔɹ.əl/ Edit Status Status Meaning & History Transferred use of the surname Sorrell. The most notable bearer is the actor Sorrell Booke (1930-1994) best known for playing the corrupt local functionary Boss Hogg on the American television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' (1979-1985).