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

Paver, 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 Paver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paver in America

Paver is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paver surname appeared 413 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 Paver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paver 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 Paver

The surname Paver originated in England, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is an occupational name derived from the Old English word "pave," meaning to pave or lay a stone path. The name was likely given to those who worked as pavers, laying roads and pathways with stones or bricks.

In the medieval period, pavers played a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of roads, helping to facilitate travel and trade. The name Paver can be found in various historical records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which mention a John le Paviour in Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paver appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1316, where a William le Paver is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the occupation and surname during that time period.

Another notable early reference is the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1332, which list a Walter le Pavyer. The variation in spelling, such as "Paviour" and "Pavyer," was common in those days before standardized spellings became widely adopted.

In the 15th century, the surname Paver appeared in the Lancashire Inquests of 1486, where a John Paver was listed as a landowner in the village of Walton-le-Dale. This record suggests that the Paver family had achieved a level of prosperity and status by that time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Paver in Scotland can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of 1503, which mention a Thomas Paver from Edinburgh.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Paver throughout history include:

1. Richard Paver (c. 1510-1592), an English merchant and alderman in the City of London.
2. John Paver (c. 1570-1649), an English clergyman and author, known for his work "A Treatise on Regeneration."
3. William Paver (1642-1718), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton.
4. Thomas Paver (1777-1858), a British architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London.
5. Elizabeth Paver (1802-1878), an English writer and social reformer, known for her work promoting education for women.

While the surname Paver may have originated from a humble occupation, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history, reflecting the diverse paths that families with this name have taken over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paver

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

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

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