SHURVILLE
Shurville
Shurville is a distinguished surname of English origin, which can be traced back to the medieval period. The name is a locational surname derived from the Old English words "scearn" meaning "dung" and "tun" meaning "farmstead" or "settlement". This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on a farmstead where dung was used as fertiliser.
The earliest records of the Shurville name date back to the late 13th century in the county of Wiltshire, England. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have been documented across various regions of England, with concentrations in the southern counties.
The Shurville family has a rich history, with some members achieving notable distinctions in fields such as academia, commerce, and the arts. The surname has seen variations in spelling over time, including Sherville and Shurwell, reflecting the fluid nature of English spelling in earlier eras.
Today, individuals with the surname Shurville can be found not only in England but also in other parts of the world, including former British colonies and countries with historical ties to Great Britain. The name continues to be a source of pride for many who bear it, serving as a link to their English heritage and ancestral roots.
There are approximately 65 people named Shurville in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Shurville.