Pevral the Honk

The surname Peveril is of Norman origin, deriving from the Old French 'Peverel', which in turn is rooted in the Latin word 'piper' meaning 'pepper'. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fiery temperament, just as pepper is a hot spice. The name is especially associated with William Peveril, a follower of William the Conqueror, who was granted lands in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. His new holdings included Peveril Castle in Derbyshire, which was named after him. This name is also made popular by Sir Walter Scott’s novel “Peveril of the Peak” which was published in 1823. Hence, the surname Peveril not only signifies a personality trait but also has historical and literary significance.

Peveril is a surname of British origins. It is thought to have emerged from the Normandy feudal barony known as Pevrel or Peveril, located near Caen. The modern spelled surname Peveril can be found in records dating to the 12th century. Variants and other spellings of Peveril include:

Pevral, Pevarill, Peverill, Pebral, Pevril, Pevrell, Pevriel, Pevreal, Pevereal, and Pevers.