Explore the Family Name Paver
The meaning of Paver
1. English: occupational name for a layer of paving, from Middle English, Old French pavi(e)r, pav(i)our ‘paver’, an agent derivative of Old French paver ‘to pave’ (although the Old French verb may be a back-formation from pavement ‘laid floor’). 2. Croatian: from an old Croatized form of the German status name for a peasant Bauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paver in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Paver experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name fell from 47,575 in 2000 to 50,564 in 2010, marking a decline of 6.28%. Additionally, there was a 1.43% decrease in the count of people with this surname during the same period, from 419 to 413. The proportion of people named Paver per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #50,564 | -6.28% |
| Count | 419 | 413 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paver
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Paver. In 2000, almost all (97.61%) identified as White, with a small percentage (1.19%) identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (94.43%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (1.94%), and new identifications emerged within the ethnicities of Asian/Pacific Islander (1.21%) and Two or more races (1.94%). Despite these changes, there were still no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 94.43% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.94% | 63.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |