Explore the Family Name Cliver
The meaning of Cliver
1. Americanized form of German Kliver (see Kliewer) or Kleiber or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. 2. English: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cliver in the United States?
The surname Cliver has seen a marginal increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 39560, and by 2010, it had climbed to 38948—a 1.55% rise. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing by 8.22% from 523 to 566. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #38,948 | 1.55% |
| Count | 523 | 566 | 8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cliver
As for the ethnic breakdown of individuals with the surname Cliver, data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights into shifting demographics. Those identifying as white remained the majority, although there was a slight decrease from 94.84% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010. The percentage of those claiming two or more ethnic identities saw a modest increase, rising from 1.53% to 1.77%. Hispanic representation also doubled from 1.15% to 2.30%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased almost by half, from 1.72% to 0.88%. No change was reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.52% | -0.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 2.3% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.77% | 15.69% |
| Black | 1.72% | 0.88% | -48.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |