Explore the Family Name Taverner
The meaning of Taverner
English: occupational name; from Middle English taverner ‘tavern keeper’ (Old French tavernier).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Taverner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Taverner has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked as the 84,310th most popular name, but by 2010, it had risen to the 80,131st position, marking an increase of approximately 5 percent. In terms of numbers, there were 207 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this count increased to 237 by 2010, showing a growth of 14.49 percent. However, the proportion of Taverners per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #80,131 | 4.96% |
| Count | 207 | 237 | 14.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Taverner
The ethnic identity associated with the Taverner surname also showed changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Taverners identified as white in both years, with a slight decrease from 82.61 percent in 2000 to 82.28 percent in 2010. The percentage of Taverners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 22.30 percent during this period. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 8.21 percent in 2000 to 12.24 percent in 2010, marking a nearly 50 percent increase. Data for those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, being Black, or being American Indian and Alaskan Native was either suppressed or remained at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.61% | 82.28% | -0.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.21% | 12.24% | 49.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.35% | 3.38% | -22.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |