Everhart

Everhart is a surname of Germanic origin. It is derived from the given name Eberhard (also seen as Eberhart or Eberhardt), with elements commonly interpreted as meaning “boar” (eber) and “hardy” or “brave” (hart). The form Everhart likely arose through Anglicization during periods of migration to English-speaking regions.

Variants of the name include Eberhart, Eberhardt, Eberhard, and Everharth. In many cases, the surname is patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Eberhard, and thus it has multiple independent lineages rather than a single family origin.

Today the surname is found in several countries, with a notable presence in the United States as a result of 18th- and 19th-century immigration from German-speaking areas. Families bearing the name have established communities across multiple states and have contributed across fields such as agriculture, industry, education, and public service.

In genealogical and historical records, Everhart is one of many German-origin surnames that underwent spelling changes to reflect English pronunciation and record-keeping practices. The name continues to appear in various spellings and is carried by individuals across generations, often without a single widely recognized association beyond family and local contexts.