EWERS
Ewers
Ewers is a British surname with German origins, derived from the Middle High German word "iuwesære" or "ûsære," meaning "water pitcher" or "ewer" in modern English. The surname originally denoted a maker or seller of pitchers or ewers.
The earliest records of the Ewers surname date back to the 14th century in Buckinghamshire, England. Over time, bearers of the surname have spread across various regions in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals with the surname Ewers include Thomas Mears Ewers (1823–1908), a British-born Australian architect known for his work in the Victorian and Federation architectural styles. Additionally, John Ewers (1912–1972) was a renowned American ethnomusicologist and folklorist, despite his surname's British origins.
Today, the surname Ewers continues to be present in British and international communities, contributing to the rich tapestry of surnames that form part of the nation's genealogical history.
There are approximately 1,010 people named Ewers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,326th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Ewers.
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
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Hannah
- Heather
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Joanne
- Nicola
- Sally
- Samantha
- Susan