Explore the Family Name Lavers
The meaning of Lavers
English (mainly Devon and Cornwall): variant of Laver, which was also used as a personal name in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Lavers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lavers has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 68,172nd most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 67,126th most popular. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw a growth of approximately 8.89%, increasing from 270 people in 2000 to 294 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 stayed constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #67,126 | 1.53% |
| Count | 270 | 294 | 8.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavers
In terms of ethnic identity, the distribution of the Lavers surname has experienced some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, there was an increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races (from 1.85% in 2000 to 5.10% in 2010) and a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic (2.22% to 2.38%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (7.41% to 7.82%). However, the majority of people with this surname identified as White with a small decrease observed from 87.41% in 2000 to 82.31% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.41% | 82.31% | -5.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7.41% | 7.82% | 5.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 5.1% | 175.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 2.38% | 7.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |