| ![Show Contents]() Leavell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Leavell surname is derived from the Norman French word "lou," meaning "wolf," with the diminutive suffix "el." Early Origins of the Leavell familyThe surname Leavell was first found in Roxburghshire, where a branch of the Lovels, barons of Castle Cary, Somersetheld lands. Early History of the Leavell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leavell research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1454, 1483 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Leavell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leavell Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lovell, Lowell, Lovel, Leavell, Lowles and others. Early Notables of the Leavell familyAnother 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Leavell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leavell RankingIn the United States, the name Leavell is the 11,680th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1  Migration of the Leavell family to Ireland
Some of the Leavell family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Leavell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- J.T. Leavell, aged 36, who landed in America, in 1905
- John Thorn Leavell, aged 38, who immigrated to America, in 1906
- Lila Leavell, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1910
- Mrs. Gray Leavell, aged 30, who immigrated to the United States, in 1915
- Frank Leavell, aged 39, who immigrated to the United States, in 1923
| Contemporary Notables of the name Leavell (post 1700) | + |
- Carroll Leavell (1936-2023), American politician and a Republican member of the New Mexico Senate from January 1997 to his retirement in December 2018
- Allen Frazier "Chuck" Leavell (b. 1957), retired American professional NBA basketball player
- Charles Alfred "Chuck" Leavell (b. 1952), American pianist and keyboardist, member of The Allman Brothers Band
- William Hayne Leavell (1850-1930), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Minister to Guatamala, 1913-18 2
- Elizabeth Oliver Leavell (1871-1952), American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1928 2
- Ava Leavell Haymon, American poet, the 2013-2015 Poet Laureate of Louisiana
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