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

Slivers, 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 Slivers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Slivers in America

Slivers is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Slivers surname appeared 122 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 Slivers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Slivers 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 Slivers

The surname SLIVERS is believed to have originated in England during the late 12th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "slifan" or "slifer", which referred to a thin strip or slice. This suggests that the name may have originally belonged to someone who lived near a thin strip of land or a sliver of a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire from 1196, which mention a Roger Slivere. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also list a John de Slyver in Oxfordshire.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings such as Slyver, Sliver, and Slivere. These variations were likely due to the diverse dialects and inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 14th century, the SLIVERS name was found in several counties across England, including Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. One notable bearer of the name was Robert Slyver, a landowner and prominent figure in Gloucestershire who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327.

The SLIVERS name also has ties to several place names in England, such as Sliver Hill in Wiltshire and Sliver's Field in Buckinghamshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 16th century, the name was recorded in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire, where a John Slivers was christened in 1589. Another notable bearer of the name was William Slivers (1602-1672), a successful merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire.

During the 17th century, the SLIVERS name spread to other parts of Britain and Europe. One prominent individual was Thomas Slivers (1634-1698), a skilled carpenter and architect who was involved in the rebuilding of London after the Great Fire of 1666.

In the 18th century, the SLIVERS name continued to be found in various regions of England, with bearers of the name working in diverse occupations such as farming, trade, and artisanry. One notable figure was Edward Slivers (1712-1786), a respected physician and author of medical treatises.

As the centuries progressed, the SLIVERS name spread further afield, with bearers of the name migrating to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the rural regions of medieval England, where it was likely derived from the Old English words related to thin strips of land or settlements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Slivers

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

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

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