Show ContentsSpruiell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Spruiell family

The surname Spruiell was first found in Dumbartonshire in central Scotland where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Spruiell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spruiell 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 Spruiell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Spruiell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sproul, Sproule, Sprool, Spreul, Sprewell, Spreull, Spreall, Sprall, Sproull and many more.

Early Notables of the Spruiell family

More information is included under the topic Early Spruiell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ireland Migration of the Spruiell family to Ireland

Some of the Spruiell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 74 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Spruiell family

Some 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..


Contemporary Notables of the name Spruiell (post 1700) +

  • Zeb J. Spruiell, American politician, Mayor of Tyler, Texas, 1955 1
  • Victoria S. Spruiell, American politician, Representative from New Jersey 11th District, 1996; Natural Law Candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 2000 1
  • Geoffrey Spruiell, American contemporary light heavyweight boxer
  • Stephen Hill Spruiell (b. 1979), American writer and columnist for the National Review


The Spruiell Motto +

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.


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, April 29) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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