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

Quivers, 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 Quivers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quivers in America

Quivers is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quivers surname appeared 159 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 Quivers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quivers 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 Quivers

The surname Quivers is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is an occupational name derived from the Old English word 'cuifre', meaning a case or sheath for holding arrows, referring to a maker or seller of quivers. This name was particularly prevalent in areas such as Yorkshire and Lancashire, where archery and the production of archery equipment were common trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quivers can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1170, where a certain Robert le Quivers is mentioned. Another early reference is in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire from 1246, which lists a William Quivers as a resident of the county.

The Quivers surname has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries. In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, a John Quivers is listed as a taxpayer. The name also appears in the Hearth Tax Returns of Cheshire from 1674, indicating its continued presence in different regions of England.

Variations in the spelling of the name can be found in historical documents, such as Quiveres, Quivore, and Quyvere. These variations reflect the evolution of the English language and regional dialects over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Quivers include:

1. Sir John Quivers (c. 1450-1521), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry from Gloucestershire.
2. Thomas Quivers (1567-1624), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London during the Elizabethan era.
3. Elizabeth Quivers (1630-1692), an influential Quaker minister and writer from Yorkshire, known for her religious works and advocacy for women's rights.
4. William Quivers (1718-1789), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
5. Mary Quivers (1856-1934), a renowned English novelist and playwright, whose works often explored themes of social justice and women's emancipation.

While the Quivers surname may not be as common today as it once was, its historical origins and associations with the archery trade and various notable figures contribute to its rich heritage and enduring legacy within English genealogy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quivers

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

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

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