Bevin

Bevin is a surname of English origin. The exact etymology is uncertain, and the name may derive from a place name or from an older personal name. It is found in the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking regions, and it is sometimes spelled or related to variants such as Bevan or Beven.

Notable individuals with the surname include Ernest Bevin (1881–1951), a British Labour politician who served as Minister of Labour during most of World War II and as Foreign Secretary after the war. His prominence contributed to the Bevin Boys program, a World War II effort that conscripted young men to work in coal mines to bolster production; the program was named in his honor in recognition of his role as Minister of Labour and National Service.

The Bevin surname is associated with various people across fields such as politics, academia, and the arts, though no single figure matches the historical significance of Ernest Bevin. In addition to as a surname, Bevin is occasionally encountered as a given name, though this usage is comparatively rare. The name remains most commonly encountered as a family name in historical and contemporary contexts.