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

Verver, 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 Verver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verver in America

Verver is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verver surname appeared 251 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 Verver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verver 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 Verver

The surname "VERVER" is of Dutch origin, originating from the Low Countries region during the 16th century. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word "verven," which means "to dye" or "to color." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a dyer or a painter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "VERVER" can be found in the Rijksarchief, the National Archives of the Netherlands, dating back to the late 16th century. In these records, a Johannes Verver is mentioned as a resident of Amsterdam.

In the 17th century, the Verver family seems to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands and neighboring regions. For instance, a Jacob Verver was born in Delft in 1625. He was a prominent painter and etcher known for his landscapes and city views.

As the Dutch established colonies and trading outposts around the world, the name "VERVER" also found its way to other parts of the globe. In the late 17th century, a Pieter Verver was recorded as one of the early settlers in the Dutch colony of Suriname in South America.

Moving into the 18th century, the name appears in various historical records across Europe. Notably, a Hans Verver was a respected artist and engraver from Nuremberg, Germany, born in 1715. His intricate etchings of architectural landmarks and landscapes were highly regarded during his time.

Another notable figure with the surname "VERVER" was the 19th-century Dutch politician and jurist, Jacob Verver. Born in 1801, he served as a member of the Dutch House of Representatives and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system.

In the 20th century, the name "VERVER" gained literary recognition through the works of the American novelist Henry James. His 1903 novel "The Ambassadors" featured a character named Sarah Pocock née Verver, whose wealthy family hailed from the American Midwest.

Overall, the surname "VERVER" has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with roots tracing back to the Low Countries and the occupation of dyeing or painting. While initially concentrated in the Netherlands and surrounding areas, the name gradually spread to various parts of the world through migration and colonial expansion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verver

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

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

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