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

Feaver, 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 Feaver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feaver in America

Feaver is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feaver surname appeared 216 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 Feaver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feaver 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 Feaver

The surname FEAVER has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "fefere," which translates to "fever" or "ague." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who suffered from a fever-related illness or was associated with the treatment of such conditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1199, where a person named Richard Feuere is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time, with the spelling gradually shifting towards the modern form of FEAVER.

Historical records indicate that the FEAVER family was prominent in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Devon. The name can also be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1327, where a John Fevere is listed.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Gloucestershire Visitation of 1623, which document the genealogy and heraldry of notable families in the region. A family bearing the FEAVER surname is mentioned, suggesting their established presence and social standing at the time.

Notable individuals with the surname FEAVER include William FEAVER (1742-1798), a English clergyman and author who served as the vicar of Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Another prominent figure was John FEAVER (1768-1837), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was commended for his bravery in battle.

In the literary realm, Robert FEAVER (1925-2022) was a celebrated Scottish poet, novelist, and critic who was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 2006. His works explored themes of identity, memory, and the natural world.

Other notable individuals include Thomas FEAVER (1838-1908), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, and Charles FEAVER (1811-1898), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to his local community in Somerset.

While the FEAVER surname may have originated from a reference to illness, it has since become associated with diverse individuals and achievements across various fields, reflecting the rich history and evolution of this English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feaver

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

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

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