Explore the Family Name Korver
The meaning of Korver
1. Dutch and German (Körver): occupational name for a basketmaker, from an agent derivative of Korf. 2. Dutch: occupational name for a herring fisher, Middle Dutch corvenaer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Johannes, Otto.
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How common is the last name Korver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Korver has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Korver was ranked 46,523rd in terms of popular surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to 44,034th place, marking a positive change of 5.35%. The number of individuals with the Korver last name also grew during this period. There were 431 people with this surname in 2000, and this figure jumped to 489 in 2010, showing a 13.46% increase. The proportion of Korvers per 100,000 people also slightly rose from 0.16 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #44,034 | 5.35% |
| Count | 431 | 489 | 13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korver
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Korver identified as White in both 2000 (96.06%) and 2010 (93.46%), even though there was a minor decline of 2.71% over this decade. There was no record of Korvers who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, although there was a small percentage (1.16%) of Asian/Pacific Islander Korvers in 2000. Interestingly, the ethnicity data for 2010 reveals some diversity within the Korver surname bearers. While the 2000 data showed no individuals identifying as of Two or more races or Hispanic, these categories emerged in 2010, each accounting for 2.25% of Korvers. Additionally, 1.23% of Korvers identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 93.46% | -2.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |