AVILL
Avill
The surname Avill is of Old French origin and is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "avil," meaning "gravel," and may have been used as a nickname for someone who lived near a gravelly area or worked with gravel.
The Avill surname is relatively rare and can be found in various regions of England, although it is most commonly associated with the counties of Somerset and Devon. Over the centuries, bearers of the Avill name have been involved in a variety of occupations, including agriculture, mining, and trade.
Notable individuals with the Avill surname have been recorded in historical documents, particularly in parish registers and census records. The surname has also been subject to variations in spelling over time, including Avill, Avel, Avelin, and Avillar.
Research into the origins and distribution of the Avill surname continues to be of interest to genealogists and historians, shedding light on the diverse roots of British surnames.
There are approximately 170 people named Avill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Avill.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bryan
- Chris
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Fraser
- Geoffrey
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Lance
- Lee
- Martin
- Nicholas
- Timothy
Female
- Alison
- Janet
- Karen
- Katie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Rita
- Susannah
- Vikkie