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

Farver, 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 Farver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farver in America

Farver is the 21895th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farver surname appeared 1,186 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 Farver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farver 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 Farver

The surname Farver is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, during the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the German word "farber," which means "dyer" or "painter," referring to someone who worked with dyes or colors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Farver surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, a Franciscan monk named Johannes Farver is mentioned in the chronicles of the Franciscan monastery in Erfurt, Germany. He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the monastery's library.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Farver (1520-1587) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Leipzig. He played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs during his lifetime.

The Farver surname can also be traced back to the village of Farvern, located in Lower Saxony, which was first recorded in the 9th century as "Farbaren." This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 17th century, a man named Johann Farver (1634-1701) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor in the city of Nuremberg. His innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

Another notable individual with the Farver surname was Friedrich Farver (1789-1866), a German philosopher and professor at the University of Berlin. He made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy during the 19th century.

While the Farver surname is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the region's cultural heritage, particularly in the crafts and trades of dyeing and painting.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farver

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

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

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