Explore the Family Name Claver
The meaning of Claver
1. English (Dorset, of Norman origin) and Catalan: occupational name from Old French clavier, Catalan claver ‘keeper of the keys, doorkeeper’ (from Latin clavarius, from clavis ‘key’). 2. Americanized form of Dutch Klaver.
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How common is the last name Claver in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Claver has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Claver ranked as the 58,692nd most popular surname in the United States with a count of 323, approximately 0.12 per 100k people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 63,218 with a count of 316 or about 0.11 per 100k people. This represents a decline in rank by 7.71% and a decrease in count by 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #63,218 | -7.71% |
| Count | 323 | 316 | -2.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claver
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Claver during the same timeframe. The majority identified as White, although this percentage dropped from 90.09% in 2000 to 82.28% in 2010. Hispanic identification increased by almost 50%, rising from 4.02% to 6.01%. Identification as Black also saw a significant increase of 172.04%, moving from 1.86% to 5.06%. In 2010, there was an introduction of Asian/Pacific Islander identification at 5.38%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped to zero. No data was provided for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.09% | 82.28% | -8.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.02% | 6.01% | 49.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.38% | 0% |
| Black | 1.86% | 5.06% | 172.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |