Hi Liz, SPUREL, Thomas, 'Norwich Deeds' II 1314 SPURWILL, James, 'Protestation Returns for Devon' 1642 SPURRELL, James, 'Hearth Tax Returns for York' 1672 Name believed to originate in Spirewell, Wembury, Dorset; or Spurells Cross, Ugborough, Devon (latter comes from Spurwell). Regards, David