Explore the Family Name Piver
The meaning of Piver
French: variant of Pivert, from pivert ‘green woodpecker’, a nickname based on some characteristic of this bird. The surname Piver is very rare in France.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Piver in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Piver has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 55,003 and by 2010, the ranking dropped to 62,045, indicating a decrease of 12.8%. The count of individuals bearing this last name also decreased from 350 in 2000 to 323 in 2010, marking a drop of 7.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also recorded a decrease from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #62,045 | -12.8% |
| Count | 350 | 323 | -7.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Piver
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest portion of people with the surname Piver identifies as White, with the percentage decreasing slightly from 93.14% in 2000 to 91.64% in 2010. A small increase was observed in the Hispanic population, which grew from 1.71% to 2.17%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and Black remained at zero for both years. Those reporting as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight decrease from 4.00% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.14% | 91.64% | -1.61% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4% | 3.41% | -14.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.17% | 26.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |