Nevill

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Meaning

From the new town or settlement.

Etymology

Derived from Old French 'nef' or 'neu' (new) and 'ville' (town), brought to England by Norman settlers after 1066. The name originally referred to inhabitants of Neuville in Normandy.

About the Nevill Surname

An Anglo-Norman surname with aristocratic associations, particularly prominent in medieval English nobility. The name reflects Norman settlement patterns and feudal landholding in post-Conquest Britain.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname
Rare Common

Primarily found in England and Scotland, with historical concentration in northern England.

Nevill Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

Ralph Nevill (14th-century English nobleman) Henry Nevill (16th-century diplomat)

People with the Nevill Surname

Richard Nevill

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