Explore the Family Name Maver
The meaning of Maver
1. Slovenian: from the personal name Maver, from Latin Maurus ‘Moor’ (see Mauro). 2. Scottish: occupational name for a steward, from Gaelic maor (see Mair 2), in an Anglicized form.
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How common is the last name Maver in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maver has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maver ranked 78,549 in popularity with a count of 226. This equates to approximately 0.08 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had dropped to rank 89,069 with a count of 208, or about 0.07 per 100,000 people. This constitutes a decrease of 13.39% in rank and 7.96% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #89,069 | -13.39% |
| Count | 226 | 208 | -7.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maver
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Maver, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a substantial 97.35% identified as White, but this proportion saw a dip of 5.18% by 2010, falling to 92.31%. The only other noticeable change in ethnic identity was the emergence of a Hispanic segment, which accounted for 5.29% in 2010 after being non-existent in the 2000 census. There were no recorded changes in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Maver surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 92.31% | -5.18% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.29% | 0% |
| 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% |