Explore the Family Name Calvery
The meaning of Calvery
1. English: shortened form of Calverley. 2. Possibly an Americanized form of German Kälberer (see Kalberer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Calvery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Calvery underwent a small decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 61,058th most popular surname in the country, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 64,200th spot, marking a 5.15% drop. However, the actual number of people bearing this last name saw a slight increase from 308 to 310 during this period, indicating an overall growth rate of 0.65%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #64,200 | -5.15% |
| Count | 308 | 310 | 0.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calvery
In terms of ethnicity, individuals with the Calvery surname predominantly identified as White, both in 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage did decrease slightly from 92.53% to 89.03%, though. The representation of individuals who identified as Black or of Two or more races increased by 22.27% and 15.9% respectively during this decade. Despite zero representation in 2000, by 2010, some individuals of Hispanic ethnicity were also found to have the surname Calvery. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.53% | 89.03% | -3.78% |
| Black | 4.22% | 5.16% | 22.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.26% | 15.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |