Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɛv.əɹ.li/(American English) /ˈbɛv.ə.li/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From the name of an English city, derived from Old English beofor "beaver" and (possibly) licc "stream". Related NamesDetails RootBeverley (place name)VariantBeverly Categories animals, cities, place names, water