Where are all the Blevins?

[WilliamBlevins]

I am on a mission to map the location and concentration of all Blevins/Blethyn/Blethin/Bleddyn in Wales by post code, and then develop a mailing list to use for geograhhical/historical research. Even though the name was invented in Wales, I don't think there's too many of us left. So, it shouldn't be too daunting. Has anyone undertaken project like that?

[Mutley]

Are you thinking of a One Name Study?
Google for 'The Guild of One-Name Studies'.

Here in Portugal we have an international firm of financial advisers called Blevins. I don't know the origins of the founder member (also a William) but I don't suppose it would be too hard to check him out.

[Peter Goodey]

I was going to recommend Roy Stockdill's family history blog on Findmypast where he investigated the genealogy of the respected actress Brenda Blethyn. However, it appears that Blethyn was a married name so that will be no help to the questioner

[WilliamBlevins]

Are you thinking of a One Name Study?
Google for 'The Guild of One-Name Studies'.

Here in Portugal we have an international firm of financial advisers called Blevins. I don't know the origins of the founder member (also a William) but I don't suppose it would be too hard to check him out.

Yes, I've been in touch with Roy Rayment at the guild. I intend to join and register our name. Thanks.

[Mutley]

Yes, I've been in touch with Roy Rayment at the guild. I intend to join and register our name. Thanks.

I've slightly altered your title of this thread so that the name 'Blevins' stands alone. Should someone google for 'Blevins' they will be directed here and will know that the name is registered.

Please keep us up to date. The very best of luck.