BOVILL
Bovill
Bovill is a British surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old French name "Buville". The name is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Bovill surname is not particularly common, with its concentration mainly in the south of England. It is thought to be of locational origin, possibly deriving from various places in France named Boville or Bovilla.
The Bovill family has scattered across different regions of England over the centuries, with some branches establishing themselves as notable landowners and prominent figures in their communities.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Bovill include Sir William Bovill, a 19th-century English judge and Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas.
The Bovill surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its Norman roots and contributing to the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
Typical given names associated with the Bovill surname
Male
- Bruce
- Christopher
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 638 people named Bovill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Bovill.
Famous people named Bovill
- James Bovill - Cricketer
- William Bovill - Politician (1814 to 1873)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.