2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Havery
A variant anglicized spelling of the French surname Haverie, meaning someone from Haverie in Normandy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Havery. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Havery surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Havery with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Havery in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Havery, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Black (19.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Havery
The surname Havery is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "hafre," meaning "oats" or "oat field." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or grew oats.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Havery can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1195, where it is spelled "Haverie." This document mentions a person by the name of Robert Haverie, indicating the presence of the surname in the county during the late 12th century.
In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Havery," "Haverie," and "Haveri," in records from different parts of England. For example, the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273 mention a John Haveri, and the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275 include a Thomas Havery.
The name Havery is also linked to several place names in England, such as Havering in Essex, which was originally known as "Havering atte Bower." This place name is believed to have derived from the same Old English word "hafre," suggesting a connection between the surname and the location.
One notable historical figure with the surname Havery was Sir John Havery, a Member of Parliament for the Borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis in Dorset during the 16th century. He served in this role from 1553 to 1558.
Another individual of note was William Havery, born in 1654 in Gloucestershire, who was a renowned clockmaker and inventor. He is credited with developing several innovative clock mechanisms and was recognized for his contributions to horology during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, the surname Havery was also found in Scotland, as evidenced by the birth of John Havery in Dundee in 1678. This suggests that the name may have spread from England to other parts of the British Isles during this period.
Other notable individuals with the surname Havery include:
1. Elizabeth Havery (1702-1781), an English writer and poet from Wiltshire.
2. Robert Havery (1792-1868), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Thomas Havery (1823-1899), an English businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, known for his charitable contributions to various causes.
4. Mary Havery (1841-1912), a British educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools in London.
While the surname Havery is not among the most common in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, contributing to the cultural and historical tapestry of the regions where it has been present.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Havery
Among Census respondents with the surname Havery, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Black (19.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Havery bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Havery surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.7% · 76
- Black or African American19.8% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.8% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Havery
Havery appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-8 bearers (-7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 18,956 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+5 bearers (+5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,373 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.3%) | Down 18,956 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+5.0%) | Up 7,373 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Havery surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #152,339 | 4.6% |
| Count | 101 | 106 | 5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Havery bearers went from 101 to 106 (+5.0% change). The surname moved up 7,373 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,339.
FAQ
Havery surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Havery?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Havery. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Havery?
Havery ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Havery. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Havery.
Has Havery become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Havery went from 101 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 5 (+5.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Havery?
Among Census respondents with the surname Havery, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.7%. The next largest groups are Black (19.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Havery in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.7% (76 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Havery appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.7%), Black (19.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Havery (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Havery mean?
A variant anglicized spelling of the French surname Haverie, meaning someone from Haverie in Normandy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Havery (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Havery?
See how many people have the last name Havery on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.