Explore the Family Name Lavere
The meaning of Lavere
Altered form of French Lariviere. Some characteristic forenames: French Francois, Michel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lavere in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lavere saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 39,756 in popularity and had 520 individuals bearing it. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 42,720, with only 507 individuals carrying the name. This represents a decrease of 2.5% in the count of individuals with this surname, and a 7.46% drop in its ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #42,720 | -7.46% |
| Count | 520 | 507 | -2.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavere
In terms of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some shifts in the distribution among those carrying the Lavere surname from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, accounting for 93.85% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 93.49% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.31% in 2000 to 3.16% in 2010. There was a substantial decrease in those identifying as Black, dropping from 2.12% to 1.58%. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals with a Lavere surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.99% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 93.49% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3.16% | 36.8% |
| Black | 2.12% | 1.58% | -25.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |