Explore the Family Name Divers
The meaning of Divers
English and Irish (Donegal): variant of Diver, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Divers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Divers' has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,890th and by 2010 it had slipped to the 20,076th position, indicating a -0.94% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.48%, rising from 1,250 in 2000 to 1,331 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of 'Divers' per 100k people slightly decreased by 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,890 | #20,076 | -0.94% |
| Count | 1,250 | 1,331 | 6.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.45 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Divers
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Divers'. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority identified as White, though their percentage fell from 71.60% in 2000 to 67.47% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 24.00% in 2000 to 27.65% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight decrease from 3.04% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.96% to 1.35% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.6% | 67.47% | -5.77% |
| Black | 24% | 27.65% | 15.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.04% | 2.85% | -6.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.35% | 40.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |