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

Craver, 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 Craver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Craver in America

Craver is the 8259th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Craver surname appeared 4,012 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Craver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Craver 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 Craver

The surname Craver originated in England, likely in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Old English word "cravian," meaning "to crave" or "to desire." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who persistently sought or demanded something.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Craver can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297, where a person named John Craver is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 13th century in that region of northern England.

In the 16th century, the Craver surname appeared in various records across different counties in England. For instance, in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1532, a Thomas Craver is listed. Additionally, in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1558, a Robert Craver is mentioned.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Craver. One example is John Craver (1592-1670), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Slaugham in Sussex during the mid-17th century.

Another prominent figure was Thomas Craver (1618-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, England. He was a prominent figure in the city of Bristol and served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1672.

In the 18th century, a notable Craver was William Craver (1745-1825), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Freemasons' Hall on Great Queen Street.

Moving to the 19th century, one can find references to Samuel Craver (1811-1891), a Scottish poet and writer who published several collections of poetry and works of fiction during his lifetime.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was Arthur Craver (1890-1967), an American businessman and philanthropist who established the Craver Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting education and scientific research.

While the Craver surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration patterns. However, the earliest documented instances and historical figures associated with this name can be traced back to various regions of England, dating as far back as the late 13th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Craver

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

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

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