Explore the Family Name Colliver
The meaning of Colliver
English (Cornwall): habitational name from Colliford in Saint Neots (Cornwall).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Colliver in the United States?
The surname "Colliver" has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 36,381st most common surname and was held by approximately 581 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 51,176 and the count of individuals with this surname had also decreased to 407. This represents a decline in popularity and usage of approximately 40.67% and 29.95%, respectively. The proportion of people named Colliver per 100,000 also fell by 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #51,176 | -40.67% |
| Count | 581 | 407 | -29.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.14 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colliver
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Colliver" identify as White, a statistic that remained stable at 94.84% between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable increase, jumping from 1.38% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010, a change of 131.16%. Previously recorded percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and those who identified with two or more races in 2000 were not present in the 2010 data, indicating a shift toward other ethnic identities among those with this surname. There were no recorded individuals within the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 94.84% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.19% | 131.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |