Spruel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Spruel familyThe surname Spruel was first found in Dumbartonshire in central Scotland where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Spruel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spruel research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1280, 1296, 1336, 1366, 1368, 1580, 1676, 1682 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Spruel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spruel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sproul, Sproule, Sprool, Spreul, Sprewell, Spreull, Spreall, Sprall, Sproull and many more. Early Notables of the Spruel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Spruel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Spruel family to IrelandSome of the Spruel family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Migration of the Spruel familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Robert Sprewell settled in Nevis in 1663; William Spreul settled in New Jersey in 1685; Adam Sproule settled in Boston, Massachusetts in 1774. Andrew Sproull in 1798..
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Manet in aeterum Motto Translation: It endureth forever. |