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EVANS

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There are approximately 237,760 people named Evans in the UK. That makes it the 9th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 3,763 are named Evans.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Wales

Language of origin

Welsh

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From name of parent

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The Evans surname in historical dictionaries

The Welsh for John, the same as Johns. Evan, eofn, fearless, bold.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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