Also for years the origin of the name was quoted from the book of surnames of Scotland, a copy did exist in the library of the University of Abertay in Dundee, stating the name originating from Caen or possibly from the commune of Sémerville (Semervilla 1209), near Évreux, that is 141 miles from Caen. However, there are other possibilities, first of all a disappeared place name of CotentinSumelleville (Summerleevilla ab 1210) closer to Caen. Other hypothesis like Sommervieu (Sommerveium 1241), 18,5 miles from Caen, were proposed.
Historyedit
In 1066 the Lord of Somerville, Sir Gaultier / Walter de Somerville joined William the conqueror on his invasion of England, for his support Sir Gaultier de Somerville was given land in the North of England. By the twelfth century, the Somervilles were granted land and title of lord in Scotland and were at one time among the noble families of Scotland. Alternatively, Somerville can also be a Scottish[citation needed]clan surname.[1]
The Irish House of Somerville began when William Somerville came to Ireland in 1690. William was an Episcopalian minister forced to flee from his manse when it was attacked by Covenanters. William brought his sons William and Thomas with him to Ireland. While the younger William returned to Scotland, his brother Thomas stayed in Ireland. Thomas would be educated at Trinity College in Dublin eventually earning a BA in 1711. He entered the church of his father and was ordained a minister at Cloyne Cathedral in 1715. It was in 1732 that Thomas was made the rector of Myross and Castlehaven. It was his son Thomas who by becoming a very successful merchant with Newfoundland and the West Indies was able to build up the Irish house of Somerville to the ranks of landed gentry a class out of which the Somerville clan had dropped for five generations.[2]
Peopleedit
The following people have the surname Somerville (or the variant Somervile):
^Somerville and Ross, The world of the Irish RM by Gifford Lewis Penguin Books LTD. London, 1985.
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Somerville is a Scottish surname of Norman origin Contents 1 Derivation 2 History 3 People 4 See also 5 ReferencesDerivation editAlso for years the origin of the name was quoted from the book of surnames of Scotland a copy did exist in the library of the University of Abertay in Dundee stating the name originating from Caen or possibly from the commune of Semerville Semervilla 1209 near Evreux that is 141 miles from Caen However there are other possibilities first of all a disappeared place name of Cotentin Sumelleville Summerleevilla ab 1210 closer to Caen Other hypothesis like Sommervieu Sommerveium 1241 18 5 miles from Caen were proposed History editIn 1066 the Lord of Somerville Sir Gaultier Walter de Somerville joined William the conqueror on his invasion of England for his support Sir Gaultier de Somerville was given land in the North of England By the twelfth century the Somervilles were granted land and title of lord in Scotland and were at one time among the noble families of Scotland Alternatively Somerville can also be a Scottish citation needed clan surname 1 The Irish House of Somerville began when William Somerville came to Ireland in 1690 William was an Episcopalian minister forced to flee from his manse when it was attacked by Covenanters William brought his sons William and Thomas with him to Ireland While the younger William returned to Scotland his brother Thomas stayed in Ireland Thomas would be educated at Trinity College in Dublin eventually earning a BA in 1711 He entered the church of his father and was ordained a minister at Cloyne Cathedral in 1715 It was in 1732 that Thomas was made the rector of Myross and Castlehaven It was his son Thomas who by becoming a very successful merchant with Newfoundland and the West Indies was able to build up the Irish house of Somerville to the ranks of landed gentry a class out of which the Somerville clan had dropped for five generations 2 People editThe following people have the surname Somerville or the variant Somervile Amanda Somerville b 1979 American pop metal singer Annis Somerville New Zealand judge Alexander Somerville 1811 1885 Scottish journalist and soldier Alexander Neill Somerville Scottish minister and evangelist Annesley Somerville 1858 1942 British politician Bonnie Somerville b 1974 American actress Carla Somerville b 1973 Canadian field hockey player Daniel Somerville 1879 1938 British politician Dave Somerville 1933 2015 Canadian singer Ed Somerville 1853 1877 American baseball player Edith Anna Somerville 1858 1949 Irish novelist Geraldine Somerville b 1967 Irish born British actress Greg Somerville NZ rugby player Henry Boyle Townshend Somerville 1863 1936 brother of Edith sailor antiquarian anthropologist killed by the IRA James Somerville Bruce County politician 1826 1898 Canadian businessperson notary and Member of Parliament Bruce West electoral district James Somerville Wentworth County Ontario politician 1834 1916 Canadian journalist editor and Member of Parliament Brant North Wentworth North and Brant electoral districts James Somerville admiral 1882 1949 British admiral during World War II James Dugald Somerville best known as J D Somerville Scottish Australian historian Jason Somerville American professional poker player Jimmy Somerville b 1961 Scottish pop singer John Somerville 1939 1984 Australian rules footballer with Essendon 1960 1967 John Somerville Scottish football player and manager Julia Somerville b 1947 ITN newsreader Lord Somerville any of a family of Scottish peers Margaret Somerville b 1942 Canadian ethicist Mary Somerville 1780 1872 Scottish scientific writer after whom Somerville College is named Peggy Somerville 1918 1975 British Impressionist painter Peter Somerville b 1968 Australian rules footballer Phyllis Somerville 1943 2020 American actress Reginald Somerville 1867 1948 English composer and actor Richard Somerville b 1941 American climatologist Robert Somerville b 1940 American historian of Christianity Robert Brown Somerville 1812 1904 Scottish born merchant and politician in Quebec Ross Somerville 1903 1991 Canadian golfer Shirley Anne Somerville b 1974 Scottish politician Wesley Somerville c 1941 1975 Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary Thomas David Somerville b 1915 former Bishop of the Diocese of New Westminster William Lyon Somerville 1886 1965 Canadian architect William Somervile 1675 1742 English poet Somerville is alternate surname spelling William Somerville disambiguation several peopleSee also editSomerville disambiguation Sommerville disambiguation References edit http www clansomerville net Archived January 16 2012 at the Wayback Machine Somerville and Ross The world of the Irish RM by Gifford Lewis Penguin Books LTD London 1985 nbsp This page lists people with the surname Somerville If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page you may wish to change that link by adding the person s given name s to the link Retrieved from https en 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