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

Ivens, 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 Ivens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivens in America

Ivens is the 48160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivens surname appeared 439 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 Ivens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivens 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 Ivens

The surname Ivens is of English origin and dates back to the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English given name Ivan, which was a form of the name John or Johannes. The surname likely emerged as a patronymic, meaning "son of Ivan."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ivens can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1195, where it appears as "Iuene." This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 13th century, the surname Ivens was prominent in the southern counties of England, particularly in Somerset and Dorset. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 list several individuals with the surname Ivens or similar spellings, such as Iven and Ivyn, residing in these areas.

During the medieval period, the surname Ivens was often associated with landowners and individuals of notable status. For instance, in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, a William Ivens is recorded as a taxpayer in the village of Winterborne Stickland, Dorset.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Ivens was Sir Adam Ivens, a prominent knight who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He was a member of the retinue of King Edward I and participated in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

Another notable figure with the surname Ivens was Richard Ivens (c. 1540-1620), an English composer and organist who served at the Chapel Royal during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.

In the 17th century, the surname Ivens was found in various English records, including the Parish Registers of Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire, which mention a Thomas Ivens in 1628.

During the 18th century, the name Ivens was associated with several notable individuals, such as John Ivens (1725-1798), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was Robert Ivens (1740-1821), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Coleshill in Warwickshire.

In the 19th century, the surname Ivens continued to be found in various parts of England, with some individuals achieving notable accomplishments. One such individual was William Ivens (1818-1900), a British architect and surveyor who designed several churches and public buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

The surname Ivens has a rich history that spans several centuries, with its origins rooted in the Old English given name Ivan. Throughout its evolution, the name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including knights, composers, naval officers, clergymen, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivens

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

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

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