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

Beverlin, 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 Beverlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beverlin in America

Beverlin is the 38754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beverlin surname appeared 570 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 Beverlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beverlin 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 Beverlin

The surname BEVERLIN is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has evolved significantly over time. One theory suggests that the name may have originated from a combination of the Old English words "beofor" meaning beaver and "lin" meaning a pool or stream, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided near a beaver-inhabited waterway.

Variations in spelling such as BEVERLING, BEVERLEY, and BEVERLEE were common in early records due to inconsistencies in record-keeping and the influence of regional dialects. The earliest known reference to the surname BEVERLIN dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273, which recorded a William Beverlin as a landowner.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Sir John Beverlin (c. 1450-1511), a prominent merchant and alderman from the city of London. He served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1499 and played a significant role in the establishment of the Mercers' Company, one of the oldest livery companies in the city.

Another individual of note was Richard Beverlin (1590-1658), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Bishop of Ardfert and Aghadoe in Ireland. He was known for his work in translating religious texts into the Irish language.

In the 17th century, John Beverlin (1624-1696) was a respected physician and author who published several works on medicine and natural history. His most notable work, "A Treatise on the Scurvy," was widely influential in its time.

During the 18th century, Thomas Beverlin (1705-1773) was a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur who established successful iron foundries and played a key role in the development of the British iron industry.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Beverlin (1810-1892), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in England and was instrumental in promoting equal educational opportunities for women.

While the surname BEVERLIN may have originated from a specific location, it has since spread across various regions and countries, with bearers of the name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beverlin

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

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 Beverlin 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 Beverlin 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 Beverlin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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