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

Scarver, 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 Scarver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Scarver in America

Scarver is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Scarver surname appeared 405 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 Scarver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Scarver 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 Scarver

The surname SCARVER originated in England during the late medieval period, deriving from the Old English words "scearu" and "scearen," which referred to cutting instruments or tools. This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation involving cutting or shaping materials, such as a woodcarver, stonemason, or blacksmith.

The earliest recorded instances of the SCARVER surname can be traced back to the 14th century, with entries in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273 and the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332. These early records often featured variations in spelling, such as "Scarvere," "Scarveour," and "Scarviour."

In the 15th century, the SCARVER surname appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence from the prominent Paston family of Norfolk. One letter, dated 1472, mentioned a "John Scarver" who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.

During the Tudor period, a notable individual bearing the SCARVER name was Thomas Scarver (c. 1490-1564), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol. Records show that he owned properties in Somerset and Gloucestershire and was involved in the wool trade.

Another historical figure of note was William Scarver (1601-1667), a Puritan minister and author who served as the vicar of Wrington in Somerset. He published several theological works, including "A Treatise on the Covenant of Grace" and "The Christian's Consolation."

In the 18th century, the SCARVER surname was associated with the village of Scarver in Shropshire, which likely derived its name from the Old English words "scearu" and "ofer," meaning "cutting" and "bank" or "ridge." This suggests a potential connection between the surname and a specific geographic location.

Other notable individuals with the SCARVER surname include:

1. John Scarver (1725-1793), a prominent landowner and magistrate in Gloucestershire.
2. Elizabeth Scarver (1764-1841), a renowned poet and essayist from Warwickshire.
3. Samuel Scarver (1802-1879), a successful industrialist and founder of the Scarver Iron Works in Staffordshire.
4. Margaret Scarver (1845-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Yorkshire.
5. Albert Scarver (1872-1944), a celebrated painter known for his landscapes depicting the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Scarver

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

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

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