Explore the Family Name Chivers
The meaning of Chivers
English (of Norman origin): variant of Cheever. History: This Norman name has been in southeast Leinster, Ireland, since the 12th century. Thomas Chivers (c.1627–64) bought land in Surry County, VA, in 1659.
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How common is the last name Chivers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chivers has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. The rank dropped from 17,316 in 2000 to 18,262 in 2010, marking a decline of 5.46%. However, the number of people carrying the Chivers surname increased marginally from 1,505 in 2000 to 1,521 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.06%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.56 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,316 | #18,262 | -5.46% |
| Count | 1,505 | 1,521 | 1.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.52 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chivers
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diversity among those with the surname Chivers. In 2010, 71.53% identified as White, a slight increase from 71.36% in 2000. The proportion identifying as Black declined from 22.33% in 2000 to 21.56% in 2010. Increases were seen in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising from 0.47% to 0.53% and 2.79% to 3.02% respectively. Those identifying as two or more races saw the largest percentage increase, going from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010, a change of 32.08%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a decrease from 1.46% to 1.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.36% | 71.53% | 0.24% |
| Black | 22.33% | 21.56% | -3.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 3.02% | 8.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.1% | 32.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.46% | 1.25% | -14.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.53% | 12.77% |