REVILLE
Reville
Reville is a British surname of ancient origins, believed to have Norman roots. The name is thought to have been derived from the Old French word "revel," meaning lively or festive. Over time, the spelling variant "Reville" emerged, likely through phonetic evolution.
Early records indicate the presence of the Reville surname in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. The Reville family is said to have been involved in a range of occupations, including agriculture, trade, and military service.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Reville include Elsie Reville, a pioneering figure in the field of women's education during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Additionally, Alma Reville was a prominent film editor and screenwriter, known for her collaborations with renowned director Alfred Hitchcock.
The Reville surname continues to be found within the British Isles and beyond, with descendants of the name contributing to diverse fields and professions. The heritage and legacy of the Reville family serve as a testament to the enduring nature of British surname traditions.
Typical given names associated with the Reville surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Dominic
- Ian
- James
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
Female
- Agnes
- Barbara
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Geraldine
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Kathryn
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Vanessa
Similar and related surnames
- Rafail
- Rafell
- Raffell
- Raffill
- Raffle
- Rafle
- Raphael
- Raphill
- Ravailhe
- Raval
- Ravalli
- Ravel
- Ravell
- Ravella
- Ravelle
- Ravelli
- Ravello
- Raviele
- Ravill
- Reavel
- Reaveley
- Reavell
- Reavil
- Reavill
- Reaville
- Reevel
- Reeveley
- Reevell
- Reevil
- Reevill
- Reffel
- Reffell
- Reffill
- Reval
- Revall
- Revel
- Reveles
- Reveley
- Revell
- Revelle
- Reveller
- Revelli
- Revello
- Revells
- Revelly
- Revelo
- Revels
- Revely
- Revil
- Revile
- Revill
- Revilla
- Revilles
- Revol
- Rieffel
- Rieveley
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 297 people named Reville in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Reville.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Reville
- Alma Reville - Screenwriter, film editor, and wife of Alfred Hitchcock (1899 to 1982)
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.