DREVER
Drever
Drever is a British surname of Germanic origin, deriving from the Middle English word "drovere", meaning a driver or a person who drove cattle. The surname is believed to have been occupational in nature, originally referring to someone who worked as a drover or cattle driver.
The Drever surname is thought to have been introduced to the British Isles during the Anglo-Saxon period and has since been established in various regions across the United Kingdom. Variants of the name, such as Driver, Draper, and Drover, can also be found in historical records.
Individuals bearing the surname Drever have been documented in a range of occupations and social statuses throughout history. Some may have been involved in agricultural or livestock-related activities, while others may have pursued careers in a diverse array of fields.
Today, the surname Drever is relatively uncommon but can still be found in certain parts of the United Kingdom. It remains a reminder of the historical occupations and traditions of British society, dating back to the medieval period and beyond.
There are approximately 717 people named Drever in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,532nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Drever.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Jon
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Scott
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Irene
- Karen
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sheila