Explore the Family Name Caverly
The meaning of Caverly
English (Middlesex): shortened form of Calverley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caverly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Caverly' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 21,651st in 2000 and slid down to 22,559th by 2010, marking a change of -4.19%. However, the count of individuals with this last name has seen a marginal increase from 1,122 in 2000 to 1,139 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly from 0.42 to 0.39 over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,651 | #22,559 | -4.19% |
| Count | 1,122 | 1,139 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caverly
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Caverly surname identify as White, though there was a minor decrease from 94.30% in 2000 to 93.50% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial increase from 0.62% to 1.93%. The representation of Hispanic individuals also doubled from 0.80% to 1.67%. There was an increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category from 0.53% to 0.79%. However, the number of people identifying with two or more races decreased by 19.39%, while those identifying as Black saw a significant drop from 1.78% to 0.53% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.5% | -0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 1.93% | 211.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.67% | 108.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.96% | 1.58% | -19.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.79% | 49.06% |
| Black | 1.78% | 0.53% | -70.22% |