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

Weliver, 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 Weliver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Weliver in America

Weliver is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Weliver surname appeared 117 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 Weliver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Weliver 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 Weliver

The surname WELIVER is of English origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the geographic location of Weliver, a small hamlet in the county of Lancashire, England. The name itself is thought to derive from the Old English words "welle" meaning "well" or "spring," and "ivar," an Old Norse personal name.

The earliest recorded instance of the WELIVER surname appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1523, where a John Weliver is listed as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time. There are also references to the WELIVER name in the Parish Registers of Eccles, Lancashire, from the late 16th century onwards.

One notable bearer of the WELIVER name was Thomas Weliver (1587-1654), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Liverpool during the 17th century. He played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and was instrumental in establishing Liverpool as a major port.

In the 18th century, the WELIVER surname can be found in various records across Lancashire and neighboring counties. One such individual was William WELIVER (1725-1798), a respected farmer and landowner in the village of Hapton, Lancashire.

As the WELIVER family spread across England, variations in spelling emerged, including Welliver, Wellever, and Welvur. One of the earliest instances of the Welliver spelling can be found in the birth records of St. Mary's Church in Eccleston, Lancashire, where a John Welliver was born in 1702.

Another noteworthy figure in the WELIVER lineage was Sir Robert WELIVER (1802-1876), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Manchester. He made his fortune in the textile industry and was knighted for his charitable contributions to various educational and social causes.

The 19th century saw the WELIVER name spread further afield, with families emigrating to North America and other parts of the British Empire. One such individual was James WELIVER (1835-1912), who left Lancashire in the 1860s and settled in Ontario, Canada, where he became a prosperous farmer.

Throughout its history, the WELIVER surname has been borne by individuals from diverse walks of life, including farmers, merchants, industrialists, and professionals. While not a particularly common name, it has left an indelible mark on the regions where its bearers have lived and worked.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Weliver

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

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

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