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

Lyvers, 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 Lyvers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lyvers in America

Lyvers is the 32169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lyvers surname appeared 717 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 Lyvers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lyvers 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 Lyvers

The surname LYVERS has its origins in England, with the earliest known references dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "livere," meaning "one who delivers or distributes." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, given to someone whose job involved the delivery or distribution of goods.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, there are no direct references to the surname LYVERS, but there are entries for similar-sounding names like "Liveri" and "Liverius." These entries indicate that the name existed in various forms during the Norman conquest of England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname LYVERS was William Lyvers, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1166. Another early record dates back to 1273, when a Thomas Lyvers was listed in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire.

The surname LYVERS has several spelling variations throughout history, including Liver, Lyver, Livers, and Lyveres. These variations were common before the standardization of English spelling, and they often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations.

In the 14th century, the name LYVERS appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls, indicating that the family had established itself in different parts of England. For instance, a John Lyvers was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, and a Richard Lyvers was recorded in the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379.

One notable individual with the surname LYVERS was Sir John Lyvers (c. 1530-1592), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Heytesbury in 1572. Another prominent figure was Thomas Lyvers (1554-1625), an English clergyman who became the Archdeacon of Colchester in 1614.

In the 17th century, the name LYVERS appeared in several parish records and court documents. For example, William Lyvers (1620-1678) was a merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire, while John Lyvers (1644-1712) was a wealthy farmer and landowner in Wiltshire.

Another individual of note was Edward Lyvers (1705-1776), a successful businessman and landowner from Oxfordshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated a significant amount of money to build a school in his hometown.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the LYVERS surname continued to be found in various parts of England, with some families also migrating to other parts of the British Empire and beyond. Notable individuals from this period include William Lyvers (1785-1862), a respected lawyer and judge in London, and Mary Lyvers (1820-1901), a pioneering educator and author who wrote several books on children's education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lyvers

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

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

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