Explore the Family Name Scarver
The meaning of Scarver
African American: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Scarver in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Scarver has seen an increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Scarver was ranked 53,299th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed up the ranks to 51,396th, marking a 3.57% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 364 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, a growth of around 11.26%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,299 | #51,396 | 3.57% |
| Count | 364 | 405 | 11.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Scarver
When considering the ethnic identity of those with the Scarver surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there are several noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased slightly from 87.91% to 88.89%, while those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 5.77% to 6.42%. Conversely, the proportions of those identifying as White and Hispanic decreased significantly, with the former dropping by 44.09% and the latter by 23.12%. There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.91% | 88.89% | 1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 5.77% | 6.42% | 11.27% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 2.96% | -23.12% |
| White | 2.2% | 1.23% | -44.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |