Show ContentsYourell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Yourell is a toponymic, derived from the name of the ancient territory of Oriel. It was originally de Oirghilla in Irish, meaning "of Oriel."

Early Origins of the Yourell family

The surname Yourell was first found in the ancient territory of Oriel. The Norman family who would bear this name settled in the eastern part of Oriel, after the invasion, around modern day County Louth. In the counties around Dublin, the name has been on record since 1263. In the early 15th century, James Uriel was Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Dublin.

Early History of the Yourell family

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Yourell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Yourell, Uriel, Eurell, Irriel, Uriell, Eryell and many more.

Early Notables of the Yourell family

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United States Yourell migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Yourell Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Yourell, who landed in New York in 1846

Contemporary Notables of the name Yourell (post 1700) +

  • Pamela Yourell, illustrator of children's books


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