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''Evans'' is a [[Wales|Welsh]] or [[England|English]] surname derived from the given name ''Evan''<ref>[http://surnames.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=Evans&type=n&operator=or Behind the Name: Evans]</ref>. As a Welsh name, [[Wikipedia:Evan|Evan]] means "young warrior"; it can also be considered a form of the name ''John'', meaning "God is gracious"<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/evan Behind the Name: Evan]</ref>. |
''Evans'' is a [[Wales|Welsh]] or [[England|English]] surname derived from the given name ''Evan''<ref>[http://surnames.behindthename.com/php/search.php?terms=Evans&type=n&operator=or Behind the Name: Evans]</ref>. As a Welsh name, [[Wikipedia:Evan|Evan]] means "young warrior"; it can also be considered a form of the name ''John'', meaning "God is gracious"<ref>[http://www.behindthename.com/name/evan Behind the Name: Evan]</ref>. |
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Revision as of 16:38, 12 June 2009
Lily and Petunia Evans as children with neighbour Severus Snape.
Evans is the surname of a Muggle family, though they have some magical blood, as Lily Evans was a Muggle-born witch. They are Harry Potter's maternal family, and are known in the wizarding world for Lily's sacrifice to save Harry from Lord Voldemort. They are related to the Muggle Dursley family and wizarding Potter and Weasley families. They lived near Spinner's End, the residence of the Snape family.[1]
Family Members
- Mr. Evans is a muggle man, and he is the husband of Mrs. Evans. Father of Petunia Dursley née Evans and Lily Potter née Evans. Father-in-Law of Vernon Dursley and James Potter I, Grandfather of Harry Potter and Dudley Dursley. Grandfather-In-Law of Ginevra Weasley and Dudley Dursley's wife. Great-Grandfather of Dudley Dursley's children and Harry Potter children, James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter and Lily Luna Potter.
- Mrs. Evans is a muggle woman, and she is the wife of Mr. Evans. Mother of Petunia Dursley née Evans and Lily Potter née Evans . Mother-In-Law of James Potter I and Vernon Dursley. Grandmother of Dudley Dursley and Harry Potter. Grandmother-In-Law of Dudley Dursley's wife and Ginevra Weasley. Great-Grandmother of Harry Potter children,James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter and Lily Luna Potter and Dudley Dursley's children.
- Petunia Dursley née Evans is a muggle woman, and she is the daughter of Mr. Evans and Mrs. Evans, Sister of Lily Potter née Evans. Wife of Vernon Dursley, Mother of Dudley Dursley. Mother-In-Law of Dudley Dursley's wife. Grandmother of Dudley Dursley's children. Aunt of Harry Potter, Aunt-In-Law of Ginevra Weasley, Great-Aunt of Harry Potter children, James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter and Lily Luna Potter.
- Lily Potter née Evans is a Muggle-born witch, and she is the Daughter of Mr. Evans and Mrs. Evans. Sister of Petunia Dursley née Evans. Wife of James Potter I. Mother of Harry Potter. Mother-In-Law of Ginevra Weasley. Grandmother of James Sirius Potter, Albus Severus Potter and Lily Luna Potter. Aunt of Dudley Dursley, Aunt-In-Law of Dudley Dursley's wife. Great-Aunt of Dudley Dursley's children.
Etymology
Evans is a Welsh or English surname derived from the given name Evan[2]. As a Welsh name, Evan means "young warrior"; it can also be considered a form of the name John, meaning "God is gracious"[3].
Behind the Scenes
- Mark Evans is not related to the family.