Havill

The surname Havill is of English origin and is believed to be locational, deriving from the village of "Haughville" in England. The name Havill is a variant of the more common surname "Havell." The name Havill is primarily found in the southern regions of England, especially in counties such as Sussex and Hampshire.

The etymology of the surname Havill can be traced back to the Old English word "hef," meaning "meadow," and "vill," meaning "settlement." Therefore, the surname Havill likely signifies a person who dwelled in or near a meadow settlement.

Individuals bearing the surname Havill have been documented in various historical records, including parish registers, census data, and other genealogical sources. The name has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, including Havil, Havell, and Havill.

The Havill surname is not a widely prevalent name in contemporary Britain, but ancestral ties can often be traced to the aforementioned regions. Like many surnames, the name Havill carries with it a rich history and heritage that connects individuals to their ancestral roots in the English countryside.

There are approximately 384 people named Havill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Havill.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Chris
  • Darren
  • David
  • George
  • James
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Ronald
  • Thomas

Female

  • Amanda
  • Diane
  • Elizabeth
  • Linda
  • Margaret
  • Michelle
  • Rachel
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Sharon

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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