SIVILLS
Sivills
Sivills is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the North East of England. The etymology of the name is believed to be locational, derived from the Old English word sivel, meaning a sieve or strainer. The name likely originated from a person who either made or used sieves, or lived near a place with such an association.
The Sivills surname is quite rare and has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the late 16th century. Variants of the name include Sivil, Sivill, and Sivall.
Individuals with the surname Sivills have been found in various historical records, such as census data, parish registers, and military records, indicating a diverse range of occupations and locations. The name's distribution suggests concentrations in regions where the family may have been prominent in local communities.
Sivills is a surname with a long and intriguing history, reflecting the occupational and locational naming practices common in medieval England. Today, individuals bearing the Sivills name can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 84 people named Sivills in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sivills.