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Origin / History of the Saville Name

This early aristocratic English surname is one of geographical Norman-French origins.  First introduced into England at, or very shortly after, the famous Norman Conquest of 1066, it is today mostly associated with the West Riding of Yorkshire in Northern England.  Originally from a village called Sainville in the area of Eure-et-Loire, in the former dukedom of Normandy.  This place was named from the French word "Saisne" meaning a Saxon, as in the Germanic tribes from Saxony, who also conquered England, and the suffix "-ville" meaning a large house or settlement.  In England the ennobled Saville family has held lands in Yorkshire since the 13th century, and during the English Civil War of 1640 - 1660, Lord Saville was a strong supporter of the Parliamentary side.  Instances of the surname over the centuries includes: Stephende Savile of Yorkshire in the year 1277, John Savyell of Yorkshire in 1431, Rosemunda Savell also of Yorkshire in 1549, whilst Ann Sivill in 1671 and John Sivell in 1723, were both recorded in the city of London.  Spellings of the modern surname include: Savall, Saveall, Savil, Savile, Savill, Saville, Savyell,  Saywell, Seville, Sivell, and Sivill .

Coat of Arms / Crest
A Coat of Arms is bestowed upon individuals, not families and are not transferable.  Crests are handed down and derived by family members.

There are several Coats of Arms for Saville, but most of the English Arms consist of a silver shield with a black diagonal band, emblazoned with 3 owls.  The crest being a silver owl.  The motto 'Be fast'.

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