Last Name Orville

The surname "Orville" is of Old French origin, derived from the place name Orville in Normandy, France. The name Orville means "gold town" or "golden village", with "or" meaning gold and "ville" meaning town or village in French. The surname Orville likely originated as a locational name for someone who came from Orville in France.

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