Explore the Family Name Calver
The meaning of Calver
English: 1. habitational name from Calver in Derbyshire, named in Old English with calf ‘calf’ + ofer ‘slope, ridge’. 2. possibly from Middle English calver ‘flecky-fleshed (of salmon)’, perhaps a nickname for someone with white flecks in their hair or mottled skin.
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How common is the last name Calver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Calver" has seen decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Calver was ranked 65,298th in terms of frequency among surnames and dropped to the 71,042nd spot by the year 2010, indicating a decrease of 8.8% in rank. Similarly, the count of people carrying the Calver surname also fell from 284 in 2000 to 275 individuals in 2010, marking a drop of 3.17%. The proportion of the population with the Calver surname per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18% over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #71,042 | -8.8% |
| Count | 284 | 275 | -3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calver
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes for those carrying the Calver surname between the years 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, however, there was a slight decrease in this group, moving from 91.90% in 2000 to 89.82% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also fell from 4.23% to 3.27%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races during these years. Meanwhile, representation within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities saw growth, albeit from a starting point of zero. By 2010, 2.91% identified as Black and 1.82% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. This information reveals an evolving diversity within this surname's demographic profile over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 89.82% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.23% | 3.27% | -22.7% |
| Black | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |