Explore the Family Name Raver
The meaning of Raver
Probably an Americanized form of German Röver (see Roever).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Raver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Raver saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 18,892 in popularity with 1337 counts and a proportion per 100k of 0.5. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 22,216 with a count of 1161 and a proportion per 100k of 0.39. This represents a change of -17.59% in rank, -13.16% in count, and a drop of -22.0% in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,892 | #22,216 | -17.59% |
| Count | 1,337 | 1,161 | -13.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.39 | -22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Raver
On the question of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data for the years 2000 and 2010 highlights some shifts. While the majority of Ravers identified as White (95.51% in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010), there were increases observed among those identifying as of Hispanic ethnicity (from 1.72% to 2.24%) and those identifying with two or more races (from 1.12% to 1.21%). Interestingly, there was a new identification under Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. Conversely, those identifying as Black dropped from 0.97% in 2000 to no reported individuals in 2010. There were no reports of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.18% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.24% | 30.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 1.21% | 8.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |