UK surname
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "wild boar clearing".
In the 1881 census there were 137 people recorded with the Everet surname, ranking it #16,358 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #16,358 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth, London parishes and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Everet is 155 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 90.5%.
1881 census count
137
Ranked #16,358
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1851
155 bearers
Map years
4
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Everet surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Everet surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 155 | #12,604 |
| 1861 | historical | 150 | #15,296 |
| 1881 | historical | 137 | #16,358 |
| 1891 | historical | 119 | #21,415 |
| 1901 | historical | 61 | #27,379 |
| 1911 | historical | 43 | #28,581 |
| 1997 | modern | 17 | #36,181 |
| 1998 | modern | 12 | #36,790 |
| 1999 | modern | 12 | #36,806 |
| 2000 | modern | 8 | #37,264 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 7 | #37,379 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 8 | #37,422 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 7 | #37,735 |
| 2009 | modern | 6 | #37,953 |
| 2010 | modern | 10 | #37,517 |
| 2011 | modern | 7 | #37,865 |
| 2012 | modern | 8 | #37,740 |
| 2013 | modern | 7 | #37,909 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 9 | #37,684 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth, London parishes, St Pancras, St Dunstan Stepney and St Leonard Bromley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coveney, Manea, Mepal, Downham, Witcham, Witchford, Wentworth | Cambridgeshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | St Dunstan Stepney | London (East Districts) |
| 5 | St Leonard Bromley | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Everet surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Everet, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Everet surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Everet household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Everet is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Everet is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Everet, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Everet originated in England during the medieval period. It is a variant spelling of the more common Everard, which is derived from the Germanic personal name Eberhard, meaning "brave boar." The surname first appeared in records in the 12th century, with early spellings including Everard, Evrard, and Evret.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Roger Everet, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195. The name also appears in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which record individuals in various counties across England.
The Everet surname is closely associated with the county of Wiltshire, where it was particularly prevalent. In the 13th century, the name was recorded as Everard in the Assize Rolls of Wiltshire. The nearby village of Everett, now part of Dorset, may have contributed to the development of the surname spelling.
In the 14th century, the name appeared in the form of Everard in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. John Everard, a prominent figure from this era, was a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire in 1376.
During the 16th century, the spelling Everet became more common. One notable bearer was Richard Everet, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Wiltshire, who lived from 1510 to 1592.
The Everet surname also has connections to Northamptonshire, where it was recorded in the Visitation of Northamptonshire in 1564. In this record, the family traced their ancestry back to the reign of King John (1199-1216).
Another significant figure was Sir Edward Everet, a Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire who lived from 1570 to 1632. He served as a justice of the peace and was knighted by King James I in 1617.
In the 17th century, the Everet surname spread to other parts of England, as well as to the American colonies. In 1635, Richard Everet, born in 1600, immigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony and settled in Dedham.
The Everet surname has a rich history in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. While it has evolved over time, it has maintained a connection to its Germanic origins and has been borne by notable individuals throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Everet surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 29 Everets recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.15x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 29 | 2.15x |
| Kent | 23 | 5.01x |
| Surrey | 17 | 2.59x |
| Northumberland | 10 | 4.99x |
| Yorkshire | 10 | 0.75x |
| Somerset | 8 | 3.69x |
| Essex | 7 | 2.63x |
| Suffolk | 6 | 3.66x |
| Hertfordshire | 5 | 5.39x |
| Norfolk | 4 | 1.93x |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0.19x |
| Monmouthshire | 3 | 3.08x |
| Derbyshire | 2 | 0.95x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 0.44x |
| Sussex | 2 | 0.88x |
| Channel Islands | 1 | 2.51x |
| Cornwall | 1 | 0.66x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.36x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.25x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 0.38x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.36x |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0.46x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bothal Demesne in Northumberland leads with 10 Everets recorded in 1881 and an index of 1041.67x.
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Everet surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Everet surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| John | 8 |
| Joseph | 8 |
| William | 5 |
| Arthur | 4 |
| George | 4 |
| Thomas | 4 |
| Richard | 3 |
| Charles | 2 |
| Frank | 2 |
| Percy | 2 |
| Alfred | 1 |
| Ambrose | 1 |
| Benjamin | 1 |
| Elias | 1 |
| Ernest | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Frederick | 1 |
| Harry | 1 |
| Henry | 1 |
| Herbert | 1 |
| Isack | 1 |
| Isiah | 1 |
| James | 1 |
| Joel | 1 |
| Johne | 1 |
| Josiah | 1 |
| Lionell | 1 |
| Mark | 1 |
| Morris | 1 |
| Osborne | 1 |
| Stephen | 1 |
| Tom | 1 |
| Walter | 1 |
| Wm. | 1 |
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Everet households.
FAQ
In 1881, 137 people were recorded with the Everet surname. That placed it at #16,358 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Everet a modern rank of #37,278.
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "wild boar clearing".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Everet bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.