200 Global Norval Family Members

Norval Family History

This very interesting an ancient surname is Anglo-Scottish of French origins. It was originally locational from the towns of Normanville or Norville in France, and if not introduced by followers of William the Conqueror in 1066, came shortly afterwards. In Scotland the clan are known as 'Norvel and all that Ilk', however there are so many spellings of the surname, an indication of its original popularity and power, that it is not possible to include every variant form here. The spellings do include (de) Normanville, Norville, Norvill, Norval, Norvel, Norwell, etc. Early recordings include Robert Norvyle of Scotland, who witnessed the transfer of lands from Sir David Weymss of Fife in the year 1373, whilst the first name holder, see below, was not only baron of the Exchequer of England, but Keeper of the Kings wardrobe, and the treasurer of the Crecy Campaign to France in 1345...