Explore the Family Name Hauver
The meaning of Hauver
Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Houwer, an equivalent of German Hauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hauver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Hauver saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hauver ranked 51,809 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 58,337, representing a 12.6% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 377 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, marking a drop of 7.69%. Consequently, the proportion of Hauvers per 100k people fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #58,337 | -12.6% |
| Count | 377 | 348 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hauver
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Hauver identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.94% over the decade. In 2000, 96.82% of Hauvers identified as White, falling to 93.97% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic within the Hauver surname group saw an increase from 1.86% to 4.60% between 2000 and 2010. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 93.97% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 4.6% | 147.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |