TheNameDBSevern
TopographicMeaning
One who lives near the River Severn or derives from the river name.
Etymology
Derived from the River Severn in Wales and England, whose name has Celtic origins possibly related to 'sabrina' or similar roots. The surname originated as a topographic or locational name for those living near this major waterway.
About the Severn Surname
A locational surname derived from the River Severn, one of Britain's major rivers. The name reflects the medieval practice of naming families after prominent geographical features.
Distribution
Found primarily in Wales and the English Midlands, particularly Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
Notable Bearers
Joseph Severn (19th-century painter and friend of Keats)