Explore the Family Name Reaver
The meaning of Reaver
English: occupational name or nickname from Middle English revere ‘reiver, robber’. This surname is very rare in Britain. Compare River.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Reaver in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Reaver' has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 45,573rd in 2000, it dropped to 48,436th in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.28%. The number of people bearing this last name also declined during this period, from 442 to 436, a decline of 1.36%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people slipped from 0.16 to 0.15, reflecting a drop of 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #48,436 | -6.28% |
| Count | 442 | 436 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reaver
In terms of ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts within the Reaver surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. While no one identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native carried the surname, those identifying as two or more races emerged with a 1.15% share. The majority, however, continued to identify as White, although their proportion decreased slightly from 97.06% to 94.50%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic appeared with a 2.06% representation. Those identifying as Black saw an increase from 1.36% to 2.06%, marking a significant rise of 51.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 94.5% | -2.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Black | 1.36% | 2.06% | 51.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |