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

Zuver, 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 Zuver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuver in America

Zuver is the 48060th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuver surname appeared 440 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 Zuver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuver 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 Zuver

The surname Zuver appears to have its roots primarily in German-speaking regions, specifically within what is now modern-day Germany. The origin of the name can be traced back to at least the late Middle Ages, around the 14th to 15th centuries. In these regions, surnames were commonly derived from occupations, geographical features, or personal characteristics. The surname Zuver likely evolved from the German word "zuverlässig," which means reliable or trustworthy. Over time, the word may have been shortened and altered phonologically to become Zuver.

The areas where the surname originally appeared are not precisely documented, but based on linguistic patterns, it is plausible that it originated in regions like Bavaria or Swabia, where Germanic names often underwent significant transformations. Early records or manuscripts that mention the name Zuver are scarce, but tax records and town registries from the 16th century Germany sometimes include lesser-known surnames that have since evolved or disappeared.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Zuver can be found in a 17th-century parish register in the small town of Würzburg in Bavaria. Johannes Zuver, born in 1643 and died in 1712, appears in church records as a local craftsman and his children are noted in subsequent baptismal documents. Another example is Wilhelm Zuver, born in 1675 in what is now the state of Baden-Württemberg, known to have served in local municipal positions throughout his lifetime, passing away in 1738.

In addition to these individuals, Jakob Zuver, born in 1702, is another historical figure who carried the surname. Living in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, he was documented as a landholder and merchant, passing away in 1765. His descendants are believed to have migrated, contributing to the surname's dispersion across German-speaking territories.

Moving into the 19th century, the name also appears in emigration records, reflecting the movement of families due to economic and political upheavals in Europe. Maria Zuver, born in 1812, emigrated with her family to the United States around 1835, settling in Pennsylvania, and she is noted for her role in local community affairs until her death in 1891.

Additionally, another individual by the name of Friedrich Zuver, born in 1825, served in the armed forces during the revolutions of 1848 and later moved to Switzerland, where he lived until his death in 1890. His role in these conflicts is documented in military records and personal memoirs, reflecting the broader historical currents of the time.

The surname Zuver, although not exceedingly common, represents an interesting case of linguistic evolution and migration, with historical records providing glimpses into the lives of individuals who carried the name across centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuver

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

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

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