| ![Show Contents]() Spruill History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Spruill surname is generally thought to be a habitational name for one who came from "Spreull," a now extinct parish in Scotland. It is also possible that this surname is of nickname origin, derived from the Middle English word "spraule" indicating "one who walked or moved in a jerky or convulsive manner." Early Origins of the Spruill familyThe surname Spruill was first found in Dumbartonshire, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. The name was first found on record in documents dating from the 13th century. Early History of the Spruill familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spruill research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1280, 1296, 1368, 1646, 1722 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Spruill History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spruill Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sproul, Sproule, Sprool, Spreul, Spruell,Sprewell, Spreull, Spreall, Sprall, Sproull and many more. Early Notables of the Spruill familyMore information is included under the topic Early Spruill Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spruill RankingIn the United States, the name Spruill is the 2,982nd most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Spruill family to IrelandSome of the Spruill family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 86 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Spruill migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Spruill Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Dr. Godfrey Spruill, (c.1650-1719), Scottish physician who immigrated to Virginia before 1684, moving to Tyrrell County, North Carolina to receive a grant for 640 acres, he was the first doctor in North Carolina
| Contemporary Notables of the name Spruill (post 1700) | + |
- Shannon Claire Spruill (1975-2021), American professional wrestler, wrestling manager and actress better known by her ring name Daffney
- Lionell Spruill, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 2004, 2008; Member of Democratic National Committee from Virginia, 2008; Elected Virginia State House of Delegates 77th District 2011 2
- James Alexander Spruill, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Carolina, 1924; Member of South Carolina State Senate from Chesterfield County, 1925-26 2
- Frank S. Spruill, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1888; Member of North Carolina State House of Representatives from Franklin County, 1893-94 2
- C. Wayland Spruill, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1952 (alternate), 1956 2
- Hezekiah G. Spruill (1808-1874), American general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War
- Samuel Spruill, American politician, Member of the Provincial Assembly of North Carolina from 1754 until his death in 1760
- Joseph Spruill (b. 1690), American politician, Major of the Tyrrell County, North Carolina, militia, magistrate and supervisor, son of immigrant Dr. Godfrey Spruill
- Colonel Hezekiah Spruill (1732-1804), early American planter in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, Member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress
- Benjamin Spruill, American politician, Member of the North Carolina General Assembly of 1779
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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: Manet in aeterum
Motto Translation: It endureth forever.
| Suggested Readings for the name Spruill | + |
- Gabriel Spruill of Carroll County, Georgia by Clarice S. Cox.
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