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There are approximately 5,387 people named Beveridge in the UK. That makes it the 1,947th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 85 are named Beveridge.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Scotland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Beveridge surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) From a town in the county of Dorset, England. Bever is probably a contraction of Belvoir (Fr.), that is, fine prospect; and ridge, the back or top of a hill. A town located on a hill.

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

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