BEVERIDGE
Beveridge
Beveridge is a noble Scottish surname that originated from the lands of Beveridge in the county of Fife, Scotland. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "beofor," meaning beaver, and "edisc," meaning pasture.
The Beveridge family has ancient roots in Scotland, with historical records indicating the presence of the surname as early as the 12th century. The Beveridge clan played a prominent role in Scottish history and was associated with the landed gentry and aristocracy.
Notably, one of the most famous bearers of the Beveridge surname was William Beveridge (1879–1963), a renowned British economist and social reformer. He is best known for the "Beveridge Report" published in 1942, which laid the foundations for the welfare state and became the basis for social security systems in many countries.
Today, the Beveridge surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, particularly in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the United States. The name represents a proud heritage of Scottish origin and a legacy of intellectual and societal contributions.
References:
- Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. New York: New York Public Library, 1946.
- Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 4,924 people named Beveridge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,918th most common surname in Britain. Around 76 in a million people in Britain are named Beveridge.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nikki
- Sarah
- Susan