2000
#31,301
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 700
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Very Rare Last name
Ohaver
A variant of the Hebrew surname derived from the word "haver" meaning companion or friend.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 959 Americans carry the last name Ohaver. That puts it at #30,002 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 357,408 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ohaver surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
959
1 in 357,408
Census rank
#30,002
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
836
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 836 bearers of the surname Ohaver in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 30002nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ohaver, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ohaver
The surname OHAVER has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "ofenhaffer," which translates to "oven keeper" or "oven tender," referring to those who were responsible for maintaining and tending to ovens in bakeries or public kitchens.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OHAVER can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, dating back to 1572. The name appears in the form of "Ofenhauer," which was a common spelling variation during that time period. This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals or families who held the occupation of oven tenders in that region.
By the 17th century, the name OHAVER had spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. In 1643, a record from the city of Nuremberg mentions a Johann OHAVER, who was a master baker and likely carried on the family tradition of tending to ovens in his bakery.
As the name evolved and families migrated, different spelling variations emerged. In the early 18th century, a document from the town of Bamberg references a certain Hans OHAVER, who was a prominent figure in the local bakers' guild.
One notable bearer of the OHAVER name was Friedrich OHAVER, born in 1795 in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in his hometown.
Another individual of significance was Marie OHAVER, born in 1819 in Heidelberg, Germany. She was a respected educator and advocate for women's education, founding one of the first schools for girls in the region.
In the late 19th century, the OHAVER surname made its way to the United States, as German immigrants sought new opportunities. One of the earliest recorded examples is that of Johann OHAVER, who arrived in New York City in 1882 and went on to establish a successful bakery business.
Throughout the centuries, the OHAVER name has been associated with various professions, from bakers and oven tenders to architects, educators, and entrepreneurs. While the spelling and pronunciation may have evolved over time, the name's connection to its German roots and the occupation of oven keeping remains a significant part of its historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ohaver
Among Census respondents with the surname Ohaver, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Ohaver bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ohaver surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8% · 709
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 77
- Two or more races3.5% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 11
- Black or African American1.0% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ohaver
Ohaver appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#30,570
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 763
+63 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Up 731 places
2020
#30,002
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 836
+73 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.28
Rank movement Up 568 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,301 | 700 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #30,570 | 763 | 0.26 | +63 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 731 places |
| 2020 | #30,002 | 836 | 0.28 | +73 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 568 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ohaver surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,570 | #30,002 | 1.9% |
| Count | 763 | 836 | 9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.26 | 0.28 | 7.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ohaver bearers went from 763 to 836 (+9.6% change). The surname moved up 568 positions in the national ranking, going from #30,570 to #30,002.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Ohaver
FAQ
Ohaver surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ohaver?
Name Census estimates that about 959 living Americans carry the surname Ohaver. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 357,408 residents.
How common is Ohaver?
Ohaver ranks #30,002 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.28 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 836 people with the surname Ohaver. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (959), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.28 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.28 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ohaver.
Has Ohaver become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ohaver went from 763 recorded bearers to 836. That is an increase of 73 (+9.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #30,570 to #30,002.
What does the Census say about the background of Ohaver?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ohaver, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ohaver in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (709 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ohaver appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.8%), Hispanic (9.2%), Two or More Races (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ohaver (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ohaver mean?
A variant of the Hebrew surname derived from the word "haver" meaning companion or friend. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ohaver (0.28 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ohaver?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Ohaver on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.