CARVEL

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Carvel

Origin and Meaning: Carvel is an English surname with Norman French roots, derived from the Old French word "carvel" or "carvelle," which means a small ship or boat. The surname likely originated as an occupational name given to a boatbuilder or a sailor.

Distribution: The surname Carvel is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England. It may also be found in other English-speaking countries where British migration has occurred.

Variants: Variants of the surname Carvel include Carvell, Carvill, and Carvil.

Notable People:

Thomas Carvel (1906–1990): An American entrepreneur who founded the Carvel brand of soft-serve ice cream.
Donald Carvill (b. 1965): A British journalist and author known for his investigative work in the field of politics.

References:

Reaney, P.H., & Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.

Further Research: For further information on the surname Carvel, one may consult genealogical records, historical archives, and linguistic studies related to Norman French influences on English surnames.

There are approximately 146 people named Carvel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Carvel.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Arthur
Christian
Ian
James
John
Mark
Nicholas
Patrick
Richard
Robert
Stuart
William

Female

Alison
Angela
Anne
Catherine
Christina
Fiona
Gillian
Jayne
Judith
Noreen
Patricia
Yvonne

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