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

Quiver, 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 Quiver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quiver in America

Quiver is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quiver surname appeared 200 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 Quiver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quiver 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 Quiver

The surname Quiver is of English origin, and it is believed to have first emerged during the late 12th or early 13th century. Derived from the Old English word "cuifre," meaning a case for carrying arrows, the name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving archery or the manufacturing of quivers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Quiver surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which listed a Robert le Quivere residing in Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name was already well-established in various parts of England by the 13th century.

During the medieval period, the Quiver surname was often associated with skilled craftsmen who specialized in the production of quivers for archers. These individuals would have been highly valued for their expertise in leather working and their ability to create durable and functional quivers.

In the 16th century, the Quiver surname appears in various parish records and tax rolls across England. Notable individuals from this time include John Quiver (c. 1530-1590), a landowner and yeoman from Gloucestershire, and William Quiver (c. 1560-1625), a merchant and alderman in the city of London.

As the centuries progressed, the Quiver name spread across different regions of England and beyond. One notable figure was Sir John Quiver (1645-1718), a distinguished military officer who served in the Nine Years' War and later became a member of Parliament for Gloucestershire.

Another prominent individual bearing the Quiver surname was Elizabeth Quiver (1720-1798), a renowned author and poet from Dorset. Her collection of poems, titled "The Muse's Garland," was highly acclaimed during her lifetime and is considered a valuable contribution to 18th-century English literature.

In the 19th century, the Quiver name gained further recognition with the birth of Thomas Quiver (1825-1903), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester. Quiver's textile mills were among the largest in the region, and he was known for his efforts in improving the living conditions of his workers.

The Quiver surname has a rich and diverse history, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, including craftsmen, merchants, military officers, authors, and industrialists. While the name initially held strong associations with the archery trade, it has since become a testament to the enduring legacy of English surnames and their ability to adapt and thrive across different eras and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quiver

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

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

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