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

Ivery, 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 Ivery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivery in America

Ivery is the 12597th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivery surname appeared 2,457 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ivery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivery 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 Ivery

The surname Ivery is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English word "yfre," which means "ivy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near an area abundant with ivy vines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a Richard Yvery is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in various records, including the Inquisitiones Post Mortem of Yorkshire in 1436, which mentions a John Ivery. This document provides insights into the geographical distribution of the name during that era.

The Ivery surname also has ties to certain place names, such as Ivery in Buckinghamshire, which may have influenced the name's origins. Additionally, the name has been associated with the town of Ivry-la-Bataille in Normandy, France, suggesting potential Norman influences.

Notable individuals bearing the Ivery surname throughout history include Sir Thomas Ivery (1600-1672), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the 17th century. John Ivery (1625-1701) was an English clergyman and author of theological works.

In the 19th century, William Ivery (1809-1888) was a renowned English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.

Another significant figure was Samuel Ivery (1822-1891), an English businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Bristol.

Lastly, Sir George Ivery (1876-1952) was a distinguished British naval officer who served during World War I and received various honors for his military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivery

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

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

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