Levermore

Levermore is a British surname with roots in medieval England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "leof," meaning dear or beloved, and "mor," signifying a marsh or moor. This suggests that the surname may have originally been used to describe someone who lived near a beloved or precious moorland.

The name Levermore is relatively rare, with most bearers of the surname being found in the West Midlands region of England. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century, where individuals bearing the surname were documented in parish records and other official documents.

Over the centuries, the Levermore name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and even to other English-speaking countries through migration and emigration. Today, individuals with the surname Levermore can be found across the globe, with notable concentrations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Like many British surnames, Levermore may have undergone variations in spelling over time, including Levamore, Leavermore, and Levermoor among others. As with many surnames, the history of the Levermore family is likely to be as diverse and varied as the individuals who bear the name today.

There are approximately 145 people named Levermore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Levermore.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Deon
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stuart

Female

  • Alison
  • Anna
  • Bryony
  • Claire
  • Gloria
  • Janet
  • Joanne
  • Nicola
  • Rosalind
  • Selena

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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