Explore the Family Name Diver
The meaning of Diver
1. Irish (County Donegal): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhidhir or sometimes of Mac Duibhidhir (see Dwyer, also Dyer, Dever and Devere). 2. English: from Middle English diver, attested only in the sense ‘rope dancer’ but probably also an occupational name for one who dives under water (for example, to mend boats, weirs or fishing nets or to collect oysters or other shellfish).
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How common is the last name Diver in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diver saw a moderate decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18,492 in terms of frequency but fell to 19,538 by 2010, indicating a negative change of 5.66 percent. This decline is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which dropped by 7.84 percent over the same period. However, the actual count of individuals with the Diver surname slightly increased from 1,378 in 2000 to 1,382 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,492 | #19,538 | -5.66% |
| Count | 1,378 | 1,382 | 0.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.47 | -7.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diver
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts among those carrying the Diver surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as white decreased slightly from 82.95 to 79.59 percent. Meanwhile, those recognizing themselves as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 11.97 to 13.82 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Diver surname identifying as Hispanic saw a slight rise from 2.54 to 2.75 percent. Notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, jumping from 1.38 to 2.89 percent. Additionally, in 2010, small percentages of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, which were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.95% | 79.59% | -4.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 11.97% | 13.82% | 15.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.89% | 109.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 2.75% | 8.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |