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

Consolver, 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 Consolver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Consolver in America

Consolver is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Consolver surname appeared 142 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 Consolver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Consolver 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 Consolver

The surname Consolver is believed to have originated in the medieval era, deriving from the Old English words "cun" meaning kin or family, and "solver" meaning a solver or someone who solves problems. It is thought to have been an occupational surname given to those who were skilled in resolving disputes or finding solutions to complex issues within their communities.

The earliest known records of the Consolver name can be traced back to the 13th century in the county of Norfolk, England. In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a certain William Consolver is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Tittleshall. This suggests that the Consolver family had already established itself as a respected and influential presence in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms such as Cunsolver, Connsolver, and Consolvere, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardization. One notable figure from this period was John Consolver, a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich, who lived from around 1320 to 1387.

By the 15th century, the Consolver name had spread to other parts of England, including Yorkshire and Gloucestershire. Records from this era include references to a Thomas Consolver, a landowner in the village of Birdlip, Gloucestershire, born around 1425.

The 16th century saw the name gain further prominence, with several Consolvers holding positions of authority and respect. One such figure was William Consolver, a justice of the peace in Somerset, who lived from 1510 to 1583. Another was Henry Consolver, a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Cambridge, who was born in 1542 and died in 1615.

As the centuries passed, the Consolver name continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions to their respective fields. In the 18th century, there was Elizabeth Consolver, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first schools for girls in London, England, in 1745.

Throughout its long history, the Consolver surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and accomplishments, from academics and clergymen to merchants and landowners. While the name may have originated as an occupational descriptor, it has since become a symbol of resilience, problem-solving, and a commitment to serving one's community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Consolver

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

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

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