George Eliot's actual surname (5)

I believe the answer is:

evans

(Other definitions for evans that I've seen before include "Dame Edith -, English actress" , "dame of acting fame" , "Common Welsh surname" , "Welshman" , "Theatrical dame" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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