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

Havior, 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 Havior surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Havior in America

Havior is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Havior surname appeared 130 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 Havior.

The history of the last name Havior

The surname Havior has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "haviere," which referred to a holder or receptacle for grain or flour. This occupation-based surname was likely given to someone who worked as a miller or grain merchant.

During the Middle Ages, the name was found in various regions of northern France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. Some of the earliest records of the name appear in medieval charters and tax rolls, with spellings such as "Hauvier" and "Haviere."

One notable historical reference to the name Havior is found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a registry of citizens in the city of Rouen, Normandy. The name "Guillaume Hauvier" is listed among the residents in the year 1292.

The first recorded instance of the surname Havior can be traced back to Jean Havior, born around 1350 in the village of Beauvais, Picardy. Another early bearer of the name was Guillemette Havior, a landowner in the town of Abbeville, Picardy, who lived in the late 14th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Havior:

1. Jacques Havior (1525-1598), a French merchant and diplomat who served as a representative for the city of Lyon in negotiations with King Henry IV.
2. Marie Havior (1602-1672), a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable work in the city of Paris.
3. Pierre Havior (1670-1741), a French architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the region of Burgundy.
4. Étienne Havior (1745-1821), a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a brigadier general under Napoleon Bonaparte.
5. Émilie Havior (1820-1892), a French painter and sculptor recognized for her portraits and genre scenes depicting everyday life in rural France.

While the surname Havior may have evolved over time, with variations in spelling and pronunciation, its origins can be traced back to the occupational roots of medieval France, reflecting the rich tapestry of history and culture woven into this family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Havior

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

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 Havior 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.

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

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