Description:
The surname Murvall is of Swedish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Murvaldr, which is composed of the elements murr, meaning 'sea', and valdr, meaning 'ruler'. The Murvall surname is most commonly found in Sweden and Finland. The Murvall surname is believed to have first appeared in Sweden in the late 16th century. It is believed that the Murvall family originated in the Swedish province of Värmland, which is located in the south-central part of the country. The Murvall family was originally associated with agriculture and farming, but later became involved in the timber industry. In the 19th century, many members of the Murvall family emigrated to the United States and Canada. Variations of the Murvall surname include Murvaller, Murvalles, Murvallen, Murvaller, Murvaller, and Murvalles.
