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

O'Haver, 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 O'Haver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of O'Haver in America

O'Haver is the 30570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The O'Haver surname appeared 763 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 O'Haver.

We can also compare 2010 data for O'Haver 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 O'Haver

The surname OHAVER has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "ofenhaffer," which translates to "oven keeper" or "oven tender," referring to those who were responsible for maintaining and tending to ovens in bakeries or public kitchens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OHAVER can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to 1572. The name appears in the form of "Ofenhauer," which was a common spelling variation during that time period. This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals or families who held the occupation of oven tenders in that region.

By the 17th century, the name OHAVER had spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. In 1643, a record from the city of Nuremberg mentions a Johann OHAVER, who was a master baker and likely carried on the family tradition of tending to ovens in his bakery.

As the name evolved and families migrated, different spelling variations emerged. In the early 18th century, a document from the town of Bamberg references a certain Hans OHAVER, who was a prominent figure in the local bakers' guild.

One notable bearer of the OHAVER name was Friedrich OHAVER, born in 1795 in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in his hometown.

Another individual of significance was Marie OHAVER, born in 1819 in Heidelberg, Germany. She was a respected educator and advocate for women's education, founding one of the first schools for girls in the region.

In the late 19th century, the OHAVER surname made its way to the United States, as German immigrants sought new opportunities. One of the earliest recorded examples is that of Johann OHAVER, who arrived in New York City in 1882 and went on to establish a successful bakery business.

Throughout the centuries, the OHAVER name has been associated with various professions, from bakers and oven tenders to architects, educators, and entrepreneurs. While the spelling and pronunciation may have evolved over time, the name's connection to its German roots and the occupation of oven keeping remains a significant part of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name O'Haver

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname O'Haver.

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 O'Haver 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 O'Haver 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 O'Haver was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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