Find out how popular the last name Bevard is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bevard.

Bevard, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bevard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bevard in America

Bevard is the 28746th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bevard surname appeared 828 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bevard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bevard to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bevard

The surname Bevard has its roots in the Normandy region of northern France, originating sometime in the early medieval period around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "beu" and "veir," which together translates to "beautiful view" or "pleasing sight." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particularly scenic location or had an estate with scenic vistas.

The earliest known recorded instances of the Bevard name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of lands and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Bevart" and "Beveard," likely reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

One notable early bearer of the Bevard surname was Sir Raoul Bevard, a knight who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. He was awarded lands in Essex for his service and bravery.

In the 13th century, the Bevard name can be found in historical records from the village of Beauvoir-sur-Mer in the Vendée region of western France. It is possible that this place name, which translates to "beautiful view over the sea," may have influenced the evolution of the surname.

During the 14th century, a branch of the Bevard family settled in the county of Gloucestershire in England. Here, they established themselves as minor landed gentry, with several members serving as local magistrates and sheriffs. One notable figure from this era was John Bevard (1328-1402), who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1379.

In the 16th century, the Bevard name gained prominence in the city of Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. Michel Bevard (1502-1568) was a renowned goldsmith and jeweler who crafted exquisite pieces for the French nobility.

As the centuries passed, the Bevard name continued to spread throughout Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families seeking new opportunities. Notable examples include the Dutch explorer Willem Bevard (1612-1688), who led several expeditions to the East Indies, and the French-Canadian author and poet Marie Bevard (1789-1863), whose works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Quebec.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bevard

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bevard.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bevard was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bevard has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bevard was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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