Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
BEVERIDGE
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Local) From a town in the county of Dorset, England. Bever is probably a contraction of Belvoir (Fr.), that is, fine prospect; and ridge, the back or top of a hill. A town located on a hill.
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