CIVIL
Civil
Civil is a surname of English origin, found predominantly in the United Kingdom. It is derived from the Old French word "civil," which means courteous or civilised. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone known for their polite and civil behaviour.
Distribution and Historical Significance
The surname Civil is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in regions of England such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Lancashire. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Civil have contributed to various aspects of British society, including politics, business, and the arts.
Notable Individuals
- John Civil (1801–1875) – a politician and social reformer known for his advocacy for workers' rights during the Industrial Revolution.
- Eleanor Civil (b. 1985) – a contemporary artist known for her innovative use of mixed media in her artworks.
- Marcus Civil (1920–1998) – a successful entrepreneur who founded a chain of retail stores across the UK.
Variants
Variants of the surname Civil may include Civill, Civile, or Civall, each of which retains the same etymological roots.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1995). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 272 people named Civil in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Civil.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- George
- Graham
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Louise
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Civale
- Civello
- Cifelli
- Civel
- Civell
- Civelli
- Civi
- Cefala
- Cefalo
- Cevil
- Cevill
- Civiello
- Civilis
- Civill
- Civin
- Civval
- Saffell
- Saffill
- Saffle
- Saiful
- Saval
- Savala
- Savale
- Savalia
- Savall
- Savalle
- Saveal
- Saveall
- Savel
- Savela
- Savele
- Savell
- Savelle
- Savelli
- Saviel
- Savil
- Savile
- Savill
- Savilla
- Saville
- Savillo
- Savioli
- Savla
- Savola
- Savoll
- Savul
- Savvell
- Scivill
- Sciville
- Seavell
- Seavill
- Seaville
- Seffell
- Seivel
- Seivell
- Seouville
- Sevalle
- Sevel
- Sevele
- Sevell
- Sevelle
- Sevil
- Sevile
- Sevill
- Sevilla
- Seville
- Siivola
- Siouville
- Sivel
- Sivell
- Sivelle
- Sivels
- Sivil
- Sivill
- Siville
- Sivills
- Sivils
- Sivoli
- Sivula
- Sofla
- Sofola
- Sophal
- Sovel
- Sovell
- Soville
- Suffel
- Suffell
- Suffil
- Suffill
- Suvell
- Suville
- Svehla
- Zavala
- Zavoli
- Zoephel
- Zoffoli
- Zovell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.