Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
EVANS
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
The Welsh for John, the same as Johns. Evan, eofn, fearless, bold.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Wales
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Welsh