Find out how popular the last name Carvin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Carvin.

Carvin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Carvin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carvin in America

Carvin is the 30600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carvin surname appeared 762 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Carvin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carvin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Carvin

The surname Carvin originated in the English county of Lancashire during the late medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the small village of Carven, which lies near the town of Preston. The earliest recorded spelling of the place name was Carehaven in the 13th century, which likely comes from the Old English words "carr" meaning rock or crag, and "hafenan" meaning haven or shelter.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was John de Carehaven, who was mentioned in the Lancashire Assize Rolls of 1285. Around the same time, records show a Richard de Carven living in the nearby village of Eccleston in 1292. As the surname spread beyond its original location, various spellings emerged, including Carven, Carvyn, and the modern form of Carvin.

In the 16th century, the Carvin name appeared in the Wills and Inventories of the Archdeaconry of Richmond, with a William Carven being listed in 1555. During this period, the surname also began to appear in other parts of northern England, such as Yorkshire and Westmorland.

Notable historical figures with the Carvin surname include Sir Thomas Carven (1590-1664), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Lancashire during the English Civil War. Another well-known bearer was William Carvin (1701-1783), a successful merchant and ship owner from Whitehaven, Cumberland.

In the 19th century, the Carvin name gained further recognition with the birth of John Carvin (1820-1898), a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Manchester and Liverpool. His son, William Carvin (1855-1925), followed in his footsteps and became a respected architect in his own right.

Another notable figure was Mary Carvin (1876-1950), a pioneering British educator and advocate for women's rights, who played a significant role in establishing several girls' schools in London and the surrounding areas.

While the Carvin surname has its roots in northern England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and is now found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carvin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Carvin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Carvin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Carvin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Carvin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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