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![Show Contents]() Louvel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Louvel surname is derived from the Norman French word "lou," meaning "wolf," with the diminutive suffix "el." 1 2 Early Origins of the Louvel familyThe surname Louvel was first found in Somerset. Robert, Lord of Breherval and Yvery in Normandy is regarded as the progenitor of this family. His father was Eudes, sovereign Duke of Brittany. His is listed in the Roll of Battle Abbey and received from the Conqueror a grant of the Lordships of Kary and Harpetre, in the county of Somerset. He eventually returned to his native Duchy and died a monk in the abbey of Bec, leaving three sons. The eldest, one Ascelin Gouel de Perceval succeeded his father as Lord of Breherval. As a violent man, he acquired the surname "Lupus." In turn his son was surnamed "Lupellus," or little wolf which was softened to "luvel." He had five sons; one of which was Henry, ancestor of Lords Lovel of Kary. 3 The Lovels of Tichmersh who had summons to Parliament in 1297 were a baronial family of considerable distinction. By example, Sir Richard Lovel was summoned to Parliament from 1348-1350. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 had only three entries for the family: Lovel le Clerc, Essex; Caterina Lovel, Oxfordshire; and Lovel (without surname), Surrey. 4 Early History of the Louvel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Louvel research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1454, 1483, 1487, 1631, 1709, 1713, 1737 and 1788 are included under the topic Early Louvel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Louvel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lovell, Lowell, Lovel, Leavell, Lowles and others. Early Notables of the Louvel familyNotable among the family at this time was Francis Lovell, (1454-c. 1487), friend and supporter of Richard III, made Viscount Lovell on January 4th 1483; he...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Louvel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Louvel RankingIn France, the name Louvel is the 1,515th most popular surname with an estimated 3,880 people with that name. 5 Migration of the Louvel family to IrelandSome of the Louvel 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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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Louvel Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Sarah Louvel, aged 35, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Fitzjames"
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- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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