About Evelyn
The surname Evelyn is of English origin and is derived from the given name "Aveline," which itself comes from the Germanic name "Avelina." The name is composed of the elements "avi," meaning "desired" or "wished for," and "lind," meaning "soft" or "tender." Therefore, the surname Evelyn can be interpreted to mean "desired" or "wished for," reflecting the positive qualities associated with the name.
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The surname Evelyn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Evelyn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Evelyn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Evelyn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.