Explore the Family Name Defever
The meaning of Defever
Flemish: variant of Lefever.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Defever in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Defever has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 76,946th most popular surname, but fell to 79,846th place in 2010, reflecting a change of -3.77%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 232 in 2000 to 238 in 2010, marking a 2.59% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11%, dropping from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #79,846 | -3.77% |
| Count | 232 | 238 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Defever
In terms of ethnicity, the Defever surname is largely associated with White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.55% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly to 97.90% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 97.9% | 1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |