Bewers

Bewers is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational, deriving from the Middle English word 'bewre', meaning 'bower' or 'dwelling'. It is thought to have been a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a decorative shelter or dwelling.

The surname Bewers is relatively uncommon, with most individuals bearing this name found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex and Hampshire. The distribution of the surname suggests that it likely originated from these areas.

Notable individuals with the surname Bewers are limited in recorded history, with the name not being particularly widespread in notable records or historical accounts.

The name Bewers adds to the rich tapestry of surnames that form part of the cultural and historical heritage of the British Isles, indicative of the diverse linguistic influences and origins that have shaped the development of surnames in the region over centuries.

There are approximately 236 people named Bewers in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Bewers.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Anthony
  • Bobby
  • John
  • Martin
  • Matthew
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Steve
  • Tony

Female

  • Amanda
  • Claire
  • Deana
  • Helen
  • Irene
  • Janet
  • Katherine
  • Lisa
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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