Origin of Bever


This interesting surname with variant spellings Beaver, Beever, Beevor, Bevar, Bever, Bevir, Biever, etc., is a Norman locational name from any of the several places in France called Beauvoir, for example Beauvoir, for example in Manche, Somme, and Seine-Maritime, or from Belvoir in Leicestershire. All of these get their names from the Old French "beu, bel" meaning "fair, lovely" plus "veir, voir" meaning "to see", hence "a place with a fine view". It may also be a nickname referring to a hard worker, or for someone with a fancied resemblance to the animal, deriving from the Middle English "bevere" Old English pre 7th Century "beofor" meaning "beaver".

The surname dates back to the late 11th Century, (see below). Further recordings include one Ralph de Belueeir (1170) "The Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire", and John de Baauveir (1204) "The Assize Court Rolls of Yorkshire". Church recordings include Ann Beevor who was christened on January 22nd 1562 at St. Dunstan in the East, London, John Beaver was christened on April 2nd 1620 at St. Dunstan's, Stepney, and Elizabeth Beaver was christened on May 28th 1637 at St. Giles, Cripplegate, London. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Godwyn Beure, which was dated 1084, in the Early London Personal Names, during the reign of King William 1, known as "The Conqueror", 1066 - 1087. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

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The surname Bever. Genealogy, origin, history, meaning, and significance

Discovering the historical roots of bever is deeply interesting, as it takes us back to the ancestors and relatives who established this lineage. Adhering to what we know about the way surnames originated, it is possible to offer a realistic explanation of the origins of bever.

The surname Bever around the world

Although surnames have a specific origin at a certain time and region of the planet, many of them have spread far and wide across the world for various reasons, as is the case with the surname bever.

History of Bever

The historical chronicle of bever is based on a striking series of events that were led by those who have carried this surname throughout history. In the following lines, you will find everything we have been able to gather about the surname bever.

We suggest that if you want to learn more about the surname bever, try to locate it through the bibliographic sources we suggest.

Notable Figures Named Bever

It's more than likely that there have been some distinguished bevers throughout human history. If you or someone you know bears the surname bever, you could potentially build illustrious lineages through your efforts and virtues.

The surname Bever and its bibliographic sources

Thanks to a significant bibliographic review, we have so far compiled information on the heraldry, history, and genealogy of bever. Accessing the archives of the town or towns where your ancestors were born and lived is, of course, a good way to trace the origins of bever.

SOURCES

These sources are essential for initiating the understanding of bever, and at the same time, of surnames in general.

  1. Baver
  2. Beaver
  3. Beber
  4. Beever
  5. Beiver
  6. Bevere
  7. Bevier
  8. Biever
  9. Biver
  10. Boever
  11. Bover
  12. Bevear
  13. Bevar
  14. Bevir
  15. Baber
  16. Bafer
  17. Bavera
  18. Bavery
  19. Bavier
  20. Beaber
  21. Bebar
  22. Bebber
  23. Beeber
  24. Beevor
  25. Beviar
  26. Bevre
  27. Biber
  28. Bieber
  29. Bivar
  30. Bivero
  31. Bober
  32. Bouver
  33. Bovar
  34. Bovera
  35. Boveri
  36. Bovier
  37. Buber
  38. Buvier
  39. Biper
  40. Bovero
  41. Beiber
  42. Babar
  43. Babier
  44. Babor
  45. Baffer
  46. Bafor
  47. Baiveri
  48. Bavara
  49. Bavaro
  50. Baviera