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

Shivers, 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 Shivers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shivers in America

Shivers is the 5052nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shivers surname appeared 6,939 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 Shivers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shivers 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 Shivers

The surname Shivers is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Shivershall, located in the county of Shropshire. The name is likely derived from the Old English words "sciferan" and "halh," which together mean "a nook or recess in a slope."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Sciuershal." This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records as "Shivershale" and "Shivershale," reflecting the evolution of the spelling over time. During this period, the name was primarily associated with families living in the region around Shivershall.

Notable bearers of the Shivers surname include John Shivers, a prominent merchant from London who lived in the late 16th century. Another early bearer of the name was William Shivers, a landowner from Shropshire who was recorded in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1672.

In the 18th century, the name gained broader recognition with the exploits of Captain Henry Shivers, a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). He was known for his bravery and leadership in several naval battles against the French.

Another significant figure was Elizabeth Shivers (1828-1898), an English author and activist who wrote extensively on women's rights and social reform. Her work played a crucial role in advancing the cause of women's suffrage in the late 19th century.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known bearers of the Shivers name was Constance Shivers (1909-1986), an American sculptor and artist. Her works were exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the United States, cementing her reputation as a prominent figure in the American art scene.

The Shivers surname has also been associated with several place names, such as Shiversmill and Shiverstown, both located in Pennsylvania, United States. These place names further reflect the geographic spread of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shivers

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

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

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