Evans (surname)

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Evans is a family name. Within the United States, it is ranked as the 48th-most common surname.[1]

[edit] Origin

Evans is of Welsh origin. In its anglicised form the name means "son of Evan". Regarding its Welsh roots, it is a derivative of the name Ifan, a cognate of John.[2]

[edit] Notable persons named Evans

[edit] References

  1. ^ U.S. Census Bureau; "Frequently Occurring First Names and Surnames From the 1990 Census, (Table) Name Files dist.all.last"; published May 9, 1995; <http://www.census.gov/genealogy/names/dist.all.last>
  2. ^ About.com; "Genealogy: Name Meaning and Origin"; http://genealogy.about.com/library/surnames/e/bl_name-EVANS.htm; retrieved August 9, 2006


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