BEAVERS
Beavers
Beavers is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "bever," meaning a beaver, and likely used as an occupational name for someone who worked with or hunted beavers. The name can also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a place frequented by beavers, such as a stream or a pond.
The Beavers surname is primarily found in the southern regions of England, with concentrations in counties such as Essex, Kent, and Sussex. The name has historically been associated with families involved in activities related to fur trading, leatherworking, or water management.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Beavers have made contributions to various fields, including literature, sports, and business. Notable bearers of the Beavers surname include John Beavers, an English author known for his works on natural history, and Sarah Beavers, a professional tennis player who competed at the Wimbledon Championships in the early 20th century.
Today, the Beavers surname continues to be borne by individuals in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world as a reminder of their English heritage and ancestral ties to the land and its wildlife.
There are approximately 679 people named Beavers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,916th most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named Beavers.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Richard
- William
Female
- Deborah
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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