BEVIN
Bevin
Bevin is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name Bēowine, which means "friend of bees". The surname Bevin is classified as a patronymic surname, signifying that it was traditionally derived from the given name of an ancestor.
The Bevin surname is primarily found in the counties of Somerset and Devon in South West England. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the early 13th century. Over time, the Bevin family has expanded and dispersed across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Various notable individuals bearing the surname Bevin have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One of the most prominent figures is Ernest Bevin (1881–1951), a British statesman and trade union leader who served as the Minister of Labour in Winston Churchill's wartime coalition government and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. His influential role in shaping post-World War II Europe has solidified the Bevin name in the annals of British history.
The Bevin surname continues to be borne by descendants around the world, maintaining a connection to its Anglo-Saxon roots and the diverse achievements of its bearers throughout history.
There are approximately 459 people named Bevin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Bevin.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- Jez
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Samuel
Female
- Amy
- Donna
- Hayley
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Katie
- Lucy
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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