IVELL - Very complicated explanation here. (Teutonic) from the M.E. Ive, Ivo, Yvo, Domesday and Old Teutonic Ivo. Simply put it means "yew-tree." I always thought is was a form of "John." In Suffolk, the yew is still known as the "ife." Ivo de Taillebois was one of the most oppressive of the Conqueror's satellites. On a personal note, Ivo de Taillebois is our earliest known ancestor (Radcliffe). Ive Hook.--Hundred Rolls, 1274 A.D. Yvo Milner.--Yorkshire Poll-Tax, 1379 A.D. Ivel Faber.--Testa de Nevill Yves St. Laurent.--Designer, living 2001. Gary Radcliffe West Covina, CA [email protected]

Thank you for your help. It was good of you to reply so quickly. If I can help others in any way I shall do so. Les Ottaway, New Zealand [email protected]