Origin Displayed: Dutch
Spelling variations of this family name include: Everts, Evertsen, Everswyn, Eversteyn, Evertmann, Evart, Evert, Evermann, Everdt, Everds and many more.First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Elise Everts, who settled in America in 1645; Jan Evertsen, who arrived in Delaware in 1661; Annetje Hendricks Evertsen, who arrived in New Netherland in 1662. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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