Explore the Family Name Colver
The meaning of Colver
English (Leicestershire): variant of Culver.
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How common is the last name Colver in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Colver has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,153rd most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it slipped to 48,717th place, experiencing a drop of 5.56% in its ranking. The overall count of individuals bearing the Colver surname also showed a slight decrease from 435 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, representing a change of -0.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 6.25%, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #48,717 | -5.56% |
| Count | 435 | 433 | -0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Colver
The ethnicity associated with the surname Colver, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, making up 88.68% of the bearers of this surname in 2010, down from 90.80% in 2000. Those who identify as two or more races have increased significantly, rising to 5.54% in 2010 from only 1.38% in 2000, a substantial change of 301.45%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black has seen a significant decrease from 6.67% to 3.93%, marking a decline of 41.08%. There were no reported bearers of the Colver surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 88.68% | -2.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 5.54% | 301.45% |
| Black | 6.67% | 3.93% | -41.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |