| ![Show Contents]() Fawell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England The surname Fawell was derived from the Old French word "fauvel" which means "follow-colored, tawny" and as such was a nickname. Early Origins of the Fawell familyThe surname Fawell was first found in Yorkshire where Eudo Faluel was listed in the Seals of Yorkshire 1160-76. A few years later, Rannulf fauuel was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Herefordshire in 1195. 1 Early History of the Fawell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fawell research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Fawell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fawell Spelling VariationsAnglo-Norman names tend to be marked by an enormous number of spelling variations. This is largely due to the fact that Old and Middle English lacked any spelling rules when Norman French was introduced in the 11th century. The languages of the English courts at that time were French and Latin. These various languages mixed quite freely in the evolving social milieu. The final element of this mix is that medieval scribes spelled words according to their sounds rather than any definite rules, so a name was often spelled in as many different ways as the number of documents it appeared in. The name was spelled Favell, Vavell, Favel, Favill, Favall and others. Early Notables of the Fawell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Fawell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Fawell migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Fawell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Fawell, (Wright), English convict who was convicted in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Edwin Fox" on 24th August 1858, arriving in Western Australia, Australia
| Fawell migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Fawell Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Fawell, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "John Phillips" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand in April 1852 2
- Mrs. Fawell, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "John Phillips" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand in April 1852 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Fawell (post 1700) | + |
- Harris Walter Fawell (1929-2021), American Republican politician, Member of Illinois State Senate, 1963-77; Candidate for justice of Illinois State Supreme Court, 1976; U.S. Representative from Illinois 13th District, 1985-99 3
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: En dieu ma foi
Motto Translation: My faith is in God.
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Fawell migration to Australia 
Fawell migration to New Zealand 
