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

LaFaver, 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 LaFaver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaFaver in America

LaFaver is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaFaver surname appeared 399 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 LaFaver.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaFaver 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 LaFaver

The surname LAFAVER is believed to have originated in France, likely emerging during the late medieval period or the Renaissance era. It bears resemblance to the French word "fève," which refers to a broad bean or fava bean, suggesting possible occupational roots related to farming or agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAFAVER name can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Normandy, France. A document from 1542 mentions a certain Jean LAFAVER, a farmer residing in the village of Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives. This provides evidence that the name was present in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, records show the LAFAVER name appearing in the town of Caen, also located in Normandy. A baptismal record from 1673 lists the birth of Marie LAFAVER, daughter of Jacques LAFAVER and Marguerite Duval. This suggests that the family had established itself in the area by that point.

During the 18th century, the LAFAVER name spread to other parts of France, as evidenced by the birth record of Pierre LAFAVER in 1728 in the village of Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, located in the Alsace region. This indicates the family's migration and settlement in different regions over time.

One notable figure bearing the LAFAVER surname was Jean-Baptiste LAFAVER, a French painter and engraver born in Paris in 1755. He is known for his portraits and historical paintings, which were exhibited at the Paris Salon during the late 18th century.

Another individual of note was Louis LAFAVER, a French soldier born in 1789 who served in Napoleon's army during the Napoleonic Wars. He fought in several key battles, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where he was reportedly wounded.

In the 19th century, the LAFAVER name found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond, likely due to immigration and migration patterns. For instance, records show a Martin LAFAVER born in 1842 in the city of Cologne, Germany, suggesting the family's presence in that region.

A notable LAFAVER from the 20th century was Henri LAFAVER, a French author and journalist born in 1902 in Marseille. He wrote several novels and short stories, as well as articles for various publications, and was known for his vivid depictions of rural life in southern France.

Throughout its history, the LAFAVER surname has maintained a strong presence in France, although it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaFaver

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

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

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