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

Shivley, 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 Shivley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shivley in America

Shivley is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shivley surname appeared 433 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 Shivley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shivley 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 Shivley

The surname Shivley is an English name that originated in the county of Shropshire, England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scifan," which means "to slice" or "to cleave." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a woodcutter or lumberjack.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Shivley can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Scifalegh." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Shyvelay," "Shyveley," and "Shyveley." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

During the 16th century, the name Shivley gained prominence in Shropshire, particularly in the town of Shrewsbury. One notable figure from this period was John Shivley (1525-1589), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as a member of the town council.

Another prominent individual with the surname Shivley was Sir Thomas Shivley (1650-1718), a Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury and a staunch supporter of the Glorious Revolution of 1688. He played a significant role in securing the throne for William III and Mary II.

In the 18th century, the name Shivley spread beyond Shropshire, with several families settling in other parts of England, such as Lancashire and Yorkshire. One notable figure from this time was William Shivley (1720-1795), a renowned clockmaker from Lancashire who established a successful business in London.

The 19th century saw the Shivley name extend its reach even further, with families migrating to various parts of the British Empire, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. One notable individual from this period was Elizabeth Shivley (1845-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in New Zealand.

Throughout its history, the surname Shivley has been associated with various occupations, including woodcutters, merchants, politicians, clockmakers, and educators. While the name has evolved in spelling over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the Old English word "scifan," reflecting the rich linguistic heritage of the English language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shivley

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

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

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