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

Rivens, 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 Rivens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rivens in America

Rivens is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rivens surname appeared 198 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 Rivens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rivens 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 Rivens

The surname RIVENS is believed to have originated from the French region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "rivain," which referred to someone who lived near a river or stream. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely residents of areas located along a riverbank or riverside.

One of the earliest known references to the name RIVENS can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and taxable resources in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a person named Radulfus Rivens, who held land in the county of Suffolk.

The RIVENS surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Rivens, Rivins, Ryvens, and Ryvins. These variations were common due to inconsistent record-keeping practices and regional dialects.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named Robert RIVENS (c. 1220-1289) was a prominent landowner and knight from Nottinghamshire, England. He is recorded as having participated in the Second Barons' War against King Henry III.

During the 16th century, a woman named Alice RIVENS (c. 1510-1578) gained recognition as a skilled herbalist and healer in the village of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies was highly sought after by the local community.

In the early 17th century, a man named John RIVENS (1582-1638) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Rector of Burton Latimer in Northamptonshire, England. He authored several religious treatises and was known for his eloquent sermons.

Another notable bearer of the RIVENS surname was William RIVENS (1720-1798), a successful merchant and ship owner from Bristol, England. He played a significant role in the city's thriving maritime trade and amassed considerable wealth through his business ventures.

The RIVENS name can also be traced back to the village of Rivenhall in Essex, England, which is derived from the Old English words "rifen" (a strip of land) and "healh" (a nook or corner). This place name may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in some instances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rivens

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

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

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