As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) From Evelyn, in the county of Salop, England.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: From given name or forename

Region of origin: Europe

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