Explore the Family Name Olver
The meaning of Olver
English (Cornwall and Devon): variant of Oliver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Olver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Olver had a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,271st most popular surname, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to the 31,587th position, marking a 1.01% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by roughly 4.42%, from 701 in 2000 to 732 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k individuals, there was a small decline of 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #31,587 | -1.01% |
| Count | 701 | 732 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Olver
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Olver remained largely consistent between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for around 91% in both years. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased by 16.52%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase of 14.95%. There were no significant changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities declined slightly by 3.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.01% | 91.12% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 4.42% | 3.69% | -16.52% |
| Black | 2.14% | 2.46% | 14.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 2.19% | -3.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |