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

Sarver, 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 Sarver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarver in America

Sarver is the 5160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarver surname appeared 6,780 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Sarver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarver 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 Sarver

The surname Sarver is believed to have originated in Germany, possibly during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "sarpf," which means "sharp" or "cutting." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a swordsmith, knife maker, or in a similar trade involving sharp instruments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarver can be found in the German city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Sarver was mentioned in a local records from the 15th century. This indicates that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 16th century, the name Sarver appeared in various forms, such as "Sarfer," "Sarffer," and "Sarfher," reflecting the different regional dialects and spelling variations of the time.

Historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries show that the Sarver family had spread across different parts of Germany, with some members settling in areas like Bavaria and Saxony.

One notable individual with the surname Sarver was Johann Sarver, a German composer who lived from 1658 to 1723. He composed several works for the church and was known for his skill in writing sacred music.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Sarver, a German philosopher and writer born in 1779. He was known for his writings on ethics and morality, and his works were influential during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the Sarver name began to appear in other parts of Europe as well. For instance, a man named Aleksandr Sarver was a Russian painter who lived from 1823 to 1892 and was known for his landscape paintings depicting rural scenes.

As the Sarver family dispersed across different regions, the name also evolved into various spellings, such as "Sarver," "Sarwer," and "Sarvier." These variations could be found in different areas of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland.

One of the more notable individuals with the surname Sarver in recent history was Hans Sarver, a German military officer who served during World War II. He was born in 1901 and became a high-ranking general in the German army, commanding several divisions during the war.

While the surname Sarver has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries. However, the origins of the name can be traced back to the German language and the possible occupation of those who worked with sharp instruments or tools.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarver

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

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

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