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

Collver, 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 Collver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Collver in America

Collver is the 51176th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Collver surname appeared 407 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 Collver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Collver 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 Collver

The surname Collver has its origins in England, and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "col," meaning coal, and "faran," meaning to travel or journey. Together, these words suggest that the name may have referred to someone who was a coal merchant or traveled with coal as part of their trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Coluuare" is listed as a surname, indicating that the name had already been established by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with slight variations in spelling, such as "Colvere" and "Colvare." These variations likely reflect the regional dialects and phonetic spellings of the time. One notable bearer of the name from this period was John Colvere, who was recorded as a landowner in the county of Hertfordshire in 1275.

By the 14th century, the spelling had evolved closer to its modern form, with instances of "Colvers" and "Colveres" appearing in records. In 1348, during the time of the Black Death pandemic, a man named William Colvers was listed as a survivor in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a prominent figure bearing the Collver surname. Sir Anthony Collver (1504-1572) was a renowned English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served as Sheriff of Hertfordshire and was knighted in 1565 for his service to the Crown.

Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Collver (1623-1698), a well-respected theologian and clergyman who served as the Rector of Stoke Newington in Middlesex. His published works include "A Treatise on the Doctrine of the Trinity" and "Sermons on the Apostles' Creed."

In the 18th century, the Collver surname began to appear in various parts of the British Empire, likely due to the migration and expansion of English settlers. One such individual was Thomas Collver (1745-1821), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and later became a successful merchant in the West Indies.

Throughout its history, the Collver surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including landowners, clergymen, politicians, and military personnel. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings associated with the coal trade, it has since become a respected and widely-distributed surname across the English-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Collver

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

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 Collver 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 Collver 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 Collver was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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