CALVER
Calver
The surname Calver is of English origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Kálfr, meaning "calf." The surname's use is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the regions of East Anglia and the East Midlands.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Calver were primarily found in agricultural communities, reflecting the influence of farming and livestock on English society. Over time, the name has spread to different professions and social classes, becoming more diverse in its representation.
Variants of the surname include Calvert and Calvier. The name Calver can be traced back to medieval times in England, and records show instances of its use in parish registers, legal documents, and census records.
Notable individuals with the surname Calver have made significant contributions to various fields, including agriculture, business, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a presence in British society.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Calver can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, carrying on a legacy that spans centuries of English history.
There are approximately 2,913 people named Calver in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,058th most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Calver.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Caroline
- Dawn
- Emma
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Caler
- Calford
- Calva
- Calvaire
- Calvar
- Calvard
- Calvarese
- Calvarley
- Calvart
- Calvary
- Calve
- Calverbert
- Calverd
- Calverhouse
- Calverley
- Calverly
- Calvers
- Calvert
- Calvertt
- Calverwell
- Calvery
- Calves
- Calvet
- Calvez
- Carver
- Claver
- Claveria
- Claverie
- Clavero
- Clavier
- Cleaver
- Cleever
- Cleiver
- Clever
- Clewver
- Cliffer
- Cliver
- Clover
- Cluver
- Colfar
- Colfer
- Colfor
- Coliver
- Colliver
- Collver
- Colover
- Colver
- Culfear
- Culliver
- Culver
- Galepher
- Galiver
- Gallapher
- Galliver
- Gallivor
- Galver
- Glaipher
- Glaver
- Gleaver
- Glever
- Gliver
- Glover
- Glovier
- Gluver
- Golifer
- Gollifer
- Golver
- Guilliver
- Gulefer
- Guliver
- Gullefer
- Gullifer
- Gullifor
- Gullivar
- Gulliver
- Gulver
- Kailofer
- Kalver
- Kelfer
- Kelver
- Kilver
- Klaver
- Klever
- Kluever
- Kluver
- Kluyver
- Kolaveri
- Kolver
- Kulvear
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