EVERS
Evers
Evers is a surname of English origin that has been recorded in Britain since medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Eofor," which means "boar." This name would have been given to someone who displayed boar-like qualities such as strength, fierceness, or stubbornness.
The surname Evers is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally based on the forename of the father, with the addition of the suffix "-s" to denote "son of." Over time, the name has evolved into its modern form, Evers.
Early records of the Evers surname date back to the 13th century, with variants such as Evors and Evens also recorded in historical documents. The name is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Kent, Essex, and Sussex.
Notable bearers of the surname Evers include individuals from a variety of fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a presence in British society to this day.
There are approximately 1,131 people named Evers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,709th most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named Evers.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Eva
- Helen
- Irene
- Janet
- Kylie
- Laura
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Marilyn
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah