Evers is a Dutch and Low German patronymic surname meaning "son of Evert". The name Evert itself is a Dutch and Swedish form of Everard, which derives from the Latinized form of Eberhard, an Old German name composed of the elements ebur "wild boar" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy", thus meaning "brave boar".Etymology and Linguistic RootsThe surname Evers arose independently in both Dutch and Low German regions, reflecting the patronymic naming tradition where the father's given name was combined with the suffix -s meaning "son of." Variants include Everse, Everts, and Evertsz. In High German, the equivalent is Eberhardt, while English cognates include Evered and Everett.Historical Bearers and SignificanceThe root name Eberhard has a storied history, borne by an influential 9th-century Duke of Friuli and a 12th-century German archbishop of Salzburg who was also venerated as a saint. The name entered England through the Normans as Everard, merging with the Old English cognate Eoforheard.Distribution and Modern PrevalenceAs a surname, Evers is most common in the Netherlands and northwestern Germany. By 2000, there were about 10,000 bearers of the Evers surname in the United States. Notable individuals with this surname include civil rights activist Charles Evers (brother of Medgar), athlete Bryshea Evers, and movie actor Carlos Evers.Notable Bearers (from Wikipedia excerpt)The following notable people share the Evers surname: alfonso Delgado Evers - Argentine Catholic archbishop, alf Evers - American historian, Bill Evers - MLB player and coach, Caroline Evers-Swindell and Georgina Evers-Swindell - New Zealand Olympic rowers, Charles Evers - civil rights leader and the first African American mayor in Mississippi since 1868, Chris Evers - American special effects artist, Tommy Evers - English rugby player, walker, and boxer born in 1915, Tony Evers - Governor of Wisconsin from 2019, Medgar Evers - civil rights martyr assassinated in 1963, and more.Meaning: Son of Evert (Dutch); derived from Eberhard meaning "brave boar"Origin: Patronymic surname; Low German and DutchType: Byname (patronymic)Usage: Dutch, Low GermanVariants: Everse, Everts, Evertsz, Eberhardt