Show ContentsYriel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Yriel 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 Yriel family

The surname Yriel 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 Yriel family

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Yriel Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Yriel family

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United States Yriel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Yriel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • David Yriel, who landed in New York in 1868


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