Evetts

The surname Evetts is of English origin and is classified as a locational surname, derived from the Old English pre-7th Century word "efet", meaning "boat". The name refers to someone who lived by or worked with a boat.

Variants of the surname Evetts include Everett, Evarts, Evettes, and Evet.

The first recorded spelling of the surname Evetts dates back to the early 13th Century in Staffordshire, England. One of the notable bearers of the name was the English cricketer John Evetts, who played for Staffordshire in the late 19th Century.

The distribution of the surname Evetts is most prevalent in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

Over time, the Evetts surname has spread to other English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, through migration and emigration.

Today, individuals carrying the surname Evetts can be found across the globe, with a rich history and heritage rooted in England.

There are approximately 522 people named Evetts in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Evetts.

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
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Simon

Female

  • Andrea
  • Barbara
  • Elizabeth
  • Eve
  • Jacqueline
  • Josephine
  • Joyce
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Sally
  • Samantha
  • Sarah

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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