BEVINS
Bevins
Bevins is a surname of English origin, thought to be derived from the medieval personal name "Bevin", itself a diminutive of "Benedict". The name Bevins is widely found in the southern regions of England, particularly in Wales.
The earliest known recording of the Bevins surname dates back to the 13th century in Shropshire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated for work, trade, or other reasons.
Individuals with the surname Bevins have been associated with a variety of professions and industries, including agriculture, mining, trade, and the arts. Notable bearers of the Bevins name have made contributions to their respective fields, further adding to the legacy of the surname.
The distribution of the Bevins surname in the United Kingdom shows concentrations in areas with historical ties to Wales and the West Midlands. Variants of the name, such as Bevin and Bevans, may also be encountered in genealogical records and family histories.
In modern times, the Bevins surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the past and reflecting the diverse origins and movements of families throughout history.
There are approximately 555 people named Bevins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Bevins.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Laura
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sandra
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.