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

Lawver, 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 Lawver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lawver in America

Lawver is the 19646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lawver surname appeared 1,372 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 Lawver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lawver 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 Lawver

The surname LAWVER has its origins in the German language and is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old High German word "lōbār," which means "praiser" or "one who praises," indicating that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their ability to praise or commend others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document dated 1289, which mentions a Johannes Lawver from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 13th century and had likely been established in the region for some time prior.

In the 15th century, the name LAWVER appeared in various records from the city of Leipzig in Saxony, with individuals such as Hans Lawver (1412-1478) and Margarethe Lawver (1427-1501) being documented. This further solidifies the name's presence in the eastern regions of Germany during the medieval period.

As the name spread throughout Germany and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Lauber, Lober, and Laubner. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the influence of local languages on the pronunciation and written form of the name.

One notable figure bearing the LAWVER surname was Johann Lawver (1589-1657), a prominent German theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. His works on religious doctrine and philosophy were widely circulated during the 17th century.

Another significant individual was Wilhelm Lawver (1712-1784), a German architect and master builder who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and public buildings in the city of Dresden and surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, the LAWVER name found its way to the United States through German immigration. One of the earliest recorded instances was Friedrich Lawver (1812-1887), who settled in Pennsylvania and worked as a farmer and merchant.

While the LAWVER surname is not as widespread as some other German names, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with individuals from various professions and backgrounds contributing to the legacy of this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lawver

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

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

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