Torraville History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Torraville familyThe surname Torraville was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where this distinguished family held a family seat as members of the aristocracy in that region. The Tourvilles variously place their origin at either Tourville-la-Campagne in Eure in the arrondissement of Louviers, or in Turville in Eure in the arrondissement of Pont-Audemer, or Tourneville near Evreaux, all in Normandy. It is likely that the locations represented seigneuries held by the family. Early History of the Torraville familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Torraville research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1642, 1690, 1693, 1697 and 1701 are included under the topic Early Torraville History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Torraville Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tourvill, Tourville, Tourvieille, Tourveille, Turvill, Turville, Tourneville, Tournevill, Torraville and many more. Early Notables of the Torraville familyNotable amongst the family in this period was Anne Hilarion de Costentin, comte de Tourville (1642-1701), a French naval commander who served under King Louis XIV. He was famous for his victory at Beachy Head in 1690 and made Marshal of France in 1693. At... Torraville RankingIn Newfoundland, Canada, the name Torraville is the 569th most popular surname with an estimated 80 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Torraville Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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: Virtus semper eadam Motto Translation: Virtue is always the same.
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