BEVER
Bever
The surname Bever is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English word "beofor", meaning "beaver". The name dates back to the early medieval period and is primarily found in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire in England.
Those carrying the surname Bever are believed to have ancestral ties to occupations or locations where beavers were plentiful or were connected to the beaver trade. Alternatively, the name may have been used as a nickname for someone with characteristics associated with the beaver, such as hard work, industriousness, or a love of water.
Variants of the Bever surname include Bevers and Beever. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Bever have migrated to various parts of the world, including North America, where the name is also found today.
Notable individuals with the surname Bever include William Bever, a renowned naturalist and explorer known for his studies of beaver habitats in the early 19th century.
The Bever surname continues to be relatively uncommon but holds a rich history that links its bearers to the landscape and wildlife of England's past.
There are approximately 52 people named Bever in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Bever.
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