Explore the Family Name Shavers
The meaning of Shavers
Americanized form of Dutch Schavers, a patronymic from Schaver.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shavers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Shavers has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 9716, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 9054, a rise of 6.81 percent. As for count, there were 3068 individuals with the surname Shavers in 2000, which rose to 3609 in 2010, an increase of 17.63 percent. The proportion of the surname per 100k also increased from 1.14 to 1.22, marking a 7.02 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,716 | #9,054 | 6.81% |
| Count | 3,068 | 3,609 | 17.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.22 | 7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shavers
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts within the Shavers surname distribution between 2000 and 2010. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded for the first time in 2010, at 0.83% and 0.14% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a surge by 47.24%, increasing from 2.54% to 3.74%. The Hispanic ethnic identity group also grew noticeably by 76.43%, from 1.4% to 2.47%. However, the White and Black groups saw slight decreases, with the White group decreasing by 10.70% from 23.92% to 21.36%, and the Black group experiencing a marginal decrease of 0.53% from 71.84% to 71.46%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.84% | 71.46% | -0.53% |
| White | 23.92% | 21.36% | -10.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.54% | 3.74% | 47.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.47% | 76.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.14% | 0% |