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UK surname

Everson

Derived from Eoforson, meaning "son of Eofor," a name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning "wild boar."

In the 1881 census there were 976 people recorded with the Everson surname, ranking it #3,988 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,482, ranked #4,161, down from #3,988 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Mynyddyslwyn, Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) and Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Broadland, Tendring and Lancaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Everson is 1,558 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 51.8%.

1881 census count

976

Ranked #3,988

Modern count

1,482

2016, ranked #4,161

Peak year

1999

1,558 bearers

Map years

9

1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Everson had 976 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #3,988 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,482 in 2016, ranked #4,161.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1,488 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Everson surname distribution map

The map shows where the Everson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Everson surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Everson over time

The 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 595 #4,311
1861 historical 502 #5,207
1881 historical 976 #3,988
1891 historical 1,143 #3,726
1901 historical 1,322 #3,786
1911 historical 1,488 #3,241
1997 modern 1,469 #3,981
1998 modern 1,530 #3,983
1999 modern 1,558 #3,956
2000 modern 1,545 #3,961
2001 modern 1,514 #3,954
2002 modern 1,546 #3,974
2003 modern 1,514 #3,969
2004 modern 1,497 #4,005
2005 modern 1,464 #4,039
2006 modern 1,461 #4,059
2007 modern 1,493 #4,015
2008 modern 1,491 #4,055
2009 modern 1,523 #4,062
2010 modern 1,554 #4,071
2011 modern 1,523 #4,103
2012 modern 1,500 #4,084
2013 modern 1,502 #4,152
2014 modern 1,515 #4,144
2015 modern 1,495 #4,151
2016 modern 1,482 #4,161

Geography

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Where Eversons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Mynyddyslwyn, Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos), Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff, London parishes and Occold. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Broadland, Tendring, Lancaster, Isle of Wight and Northampton. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Mynyddyslwyn Monmouthshire
2 Ystradyfodwg (incl. Rhigos) Glamorganshire
3 Bristol City: St Mary Redcliff Gloucestershire
4 London parishes London 3
5 Occold Suffolk

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Broadland 014 Broadland
2 Tendring 008 Tendring
3 Lancaster 001 Lancaster
4 Isle of Wight 014 Isle of Wight
5 Northampton 006 Northampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Everson

These lists show first names that appear often with the Everson surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Everson

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Everson, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Everson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Everson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Everson is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Everson is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Everson falls in decile 7 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Everson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Everson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Everson

The surname Everson is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Eafar" or "Iefara," meaning "boar." Over time, this name evolved into various spellings, including Eferson, Everson, and Evison.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Everson can be found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror to record the landholdings and population of England. This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain parts of the country by the late 11th century.

The name Everson is often associated with specific regions within England, such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. It is thought to have originated in these areas, where many families bearing the name can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Place names like Everston and Everingham may have also contributed to the development of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname Everson throughout history include:

1. John Everson (c. 1530-1602), an English Catholic priest and martyr who was executed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I for his religious beliefs.

2. Thomas Everson (1616-1688), a prominent Quaker leader and writer from Yorkshire, known for his advocacy of religious freedom.

3. William Everson (1912-1994), an American poet, and Dominican friar who wrote under the pen name Brother Antoninus. He was highly regarded for his works exploring nature and spirituality.

4. Ida Everson (1891-1985), an American social worker and activist who played a crucial role in establishing the first public housing project in the United States.

5. Terrence Everson (1924-2002), a British actor and screenwriter best known for his collaborations with the renowned director David Lean, including the films "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago."

While the surname Everson has evolved over the centuries and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon traditions of England, where it emerged as a distinctive identifier for families and individuals.

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1881 census detail

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Everson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Everson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 149 Eversons recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.57x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 149 1.57x
Suffolk 124 10.71x
Monmouthshire 81 11.79x
Norfolk 80 5.48x
Yorkshire 63 0.67x
Kent 58 1.79x
Essex 53 2.83x
Surrey 50 1.08x
Glamorgan 49 2.96x
Durham 41 1.45x
Lancashire 41 0.36x
Gloucestershire 40 2.15x
Staffordshire 30 0.94x
Lincolnshire 29 1.91x
Devon 17 0.86x
Sussex 13 0.81x
Worcestershire 9 0.73x
Hampshire 8 0.41x
Shropshire 7 0.85x
Westmorland 6 2.87x
Leicestershire 5 0.47x
Berkshire 4 0.56x
Warwickshire 4 0.17x
Cambridgeshire 3 0.50x
Cornwall 3 0.28x
Cheshire 2 0.10x
Denbighshire 2 0.56x
Derbyshire 1 0.07x
Northumberland 1 0.07x
Somerset 1 0.07x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Occold in Suffolk leads with 35 Eversons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2046.78x.

Place Total Index
Occold 35 2046.78x
Rhydgwern 30 3703.70x
Bromley London 26 12.44x
Bristol St Philip Jacob 23 13.11x
Horsforth 23 111.43x
Upper Machen 22 467.09x
Lambeth 20 2.41x
Thorndon All Sts 20 961.54x
Westoe 20 12.48x
Bedingfield 18 1666.67x
Bermondsey 18 6.36x
Plumstead 18 16.66x
Wix 17 841.58x
Graig 16 519.48x
Bedwas 14 281.12x
Dartford 13 39.22x
Shoreditch London 13 3.16x
Upwell 13 191.18x
Hainford 12 585.37x
Islington London 12 1.30x
St George Martyr London 12 62.37x
Aberystruth 11 18.17x
Merthyr Tydfil 11 6.92x
Mile End Old Town London 11 5.44x
St Pancras London 11 1.44x
North Walsham 10 94.97x
Burnley 9 9.48x
Halvergate 9 573.25x
South Cove 9 1764.71x
Wardleworth 9 13.97x
Great Bromley 8 340.43x
Wakefield 8 11.07x
Brighton 7 2.17x
Coxhoe 7 87.28x
Gravesend 7 25.50x
Hackney London 7 1.31x
Ipswich St Margaret 7 17.83x
Leeds 7 1.32x
Stockton On Tees 7 5.14x
Westbury On Trym 7 11.09x
Wolstanton Chesterton 7 42.71x
Wolverley 7 64.28x
Bradworthy 6 208.33x
Ecclesfield 6 8.69x
Gedney 6 96.77x
Great Grimsby 6 6.22x
Hartland 6 97.40x
Headingley Cum Burley 6 9.90x
Kirkdale 6 3.16x
Kirkland 6 134.83x
Southwark St Saviour 6 12.29x
St Marylebone London 6 1.18x
Wigtoft 6 272.73x
Wolverhampton 6 2.43x
Brentwood 5 43.71x
Caerleon 5 139.66x
Clerkenwell London 5 2.23x
Colchester St Runwald 5 500.00x
Deptford St Nicholas 5 19.43x
Deptford St Paul 5 2.00x
Eye 5 66.84x
Holbeach 5 29.55x
Llangattock 5 602.41x
Loddon 5 132.98x
Paddington London 5 1.43x
South Malling 5 210.08x
St Luke London 5 3.28x
Stoke Upon Trent 5 1.47x
Thetford St Cuthbert 5 94.70x
Walsall Foreign 5 3.02x
Westbury On Severn East 5 11.87x
Eccleston In Prescot 4 7.07x
Garboldisham 4 191.39x
Hammersmith London 4 1.71x
Kensington London 4 0.76x
Middlesbrough 4 3.26x
Portsea 4 1.05x
St George In East London 4 4.48x
Stapleton 4 11.32x
Whitchurch 4 25.11x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Everson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Everson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 61
John 45
George 34
Thomas 29
James 27
Robert 25
Alfred 20
Henry 20
Charles 19
Frederick 19
Edward 11
Arthur 10
Mark 8
Richard 8
Albert 7
Harry 7
Joseph 7
Benjamin 6
David 6
Herbert 6
Samuel 5
Walter 5
Edwin 4
Ernest 4
Andrew 3
Fred 3
Jacob 3
Abraham 2
Ambrose 2
Edgar 2
Edwd. 2
Frank 2
Fredrick 2
Geo. 2
Horace 2
Hubert 2
Isaac 2
Louis 2
Osborne 2
Paul 2
Peter 2
Richd. 2
Tom 2
C.H. 1
Catherine 1
Edmund 1
Edred 1
Eduard 1
Edw. 1
Wm.Enos 1

FAQ

Everson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Everson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 976 people were recorded with the Everson surname. That placed it at #3,988 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Everson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,482 in 2016. That gives Everson a modern rank of #4,161.

What does the Everson surname mean?

Derived from Eoforson, meaning "son of Eofor," a name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning "wild boar."

What does the Everson map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Everson bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.