REVEL
Revel
Revel is a British surname of Old French origin, derived from the word "reveler" meaning to make merry or celebrate. The surname Revel is believed to have been introduced to Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066, when the Normans began settling in England.
The Revel family name is recorded in various historical documents and census records across different regions of the United Kingdom. Individuals bearing the surname Revel have been documented in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Essex, indicating a widespread distribution of the name.
Over the centuries, the Revel surname has become associated with a variety of professions and social classes. It has been found among both the aristocracy and the working class, reflecting the diverse nature of British society.
Today, the surname Revel continues to be borne by families throughout the United Kingdom and the wider world. Those with the surname may have ancestral ties to medieval Norman settlers or have adopted the name for other reasons. The rich history and geographical distribution of the Revel surname make it a fascinating subject for genealogical study and historical research.
There are approximately 229 people named Revel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Revel.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- Clive
- Colin
- David
- Francis
- Gavin
- Graham
- Mark
- Matthew
- Paul
- Raymond
Female
- Agnes
- Amanda
- Barbara
- Heloise
- Hilary
- Jean
- Louise
- Margaret
- Sharon
- Sheila
- Susan
- Trudie
Similar and related surnames
- Rafel
- Raval
- Raffel
- Raphel
- Rafell
- Reve
- Revelo
- Rafael
- Rafaele
- Rafaeli
- Rafail
- Rafal
- Rafala
- Raffael
- Raffaele
- Raffaelli
- Raffell
- Raffill
- Raffle
- Raffoul
- Rafla
- Rafle
- Raphael
- Raphail
- Raphal
- Raphall
- Rapheal
- Raphill
- Rauvola
- Ravaioli
- Ravalia
- Ravalli
- Ravel
- Ravell
- Ravella
- Ravelle
- Ravelli
- Ravello
- Ravelo
- Raviele
- Ravill
- Reavel
- Reaveley
- Reavell
- Reavely
- Reavil
- Reavill
- Reaville
- Reevel
- Reeveley
- Reevell
- Reevely
- Reevil
- Reevill
- Refael
- Refalo
- Reffel
- Reffell
- Reffill
- Refolo
- Reval
- Revall
- Reveler
- Reveles
- Reveley
- Revell
- Revelle
- Revelli
- Revello
- Revells
- Revelly
- Revels
- Revely
- Revez
- Revil
- Revile
- Revill
- Revilla
- Reville
- Revilles
- Revol
- Rieffel
- Rieveley
- Riffel
- Riffell
- Riffle
- Rival
- Rivel
- Rivell
- Rivelli
- Riviello
- Rivill
- Rofail
- Rofaila
- Roffle
- Roufail
- Rovel
- Rovell
- Rovelli
- Rufell
- Ruffall
- Ruffel
- Ruffell
- Ruffill
- Ruffle
- Ruffolo
- Rufli
- Rufolo
- Ruful
- Ruvolo
- Ryffel
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