Everson

Everson is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name Eoforsige. The name likely means "fort-warrior" or "boar-slayer," embodying strong and courageous traits associated with warriors of ancient times.

The surname Everson is patronymic in nature, denoting "son of Evor." Over the centuries, various spelling variations have emerged, such as Evison and Eweson, reflecting the evolution of language and dialects in different regions of the United Kingdom.

The distribution of the Everson surname in the British Isles is mainly concentrated in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon influence, especially in England. The name has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and settlement, particularly in the United States and Canada.

Individuals bearing the surname Everson have been involved in various professions and pursuits, including but not limited to agriculture, trade, academia, and military service. The name carries a sense of heritage and lineage, linking modern-day bearers to their ancestral roots in the early medieval period.

As with many surnames, the Everson name has contributed to the rich tapestry of British onomastics, reflecting the diversity and history of the people who have borne it through generations.

There are approximately 1,996 people named Everson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,227th most common surname in Britain. Around 31 in a million people in Britain are named Everson.

Surname type: From name of parent

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

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • David
  • Gary
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Terence

Female

  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Gillian
  • Jacqueline
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Katrina
  • Margaret
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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