Culver
Culver Meaning & Origin
About Culver
The surname Culver is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "culver," which means "dove." As a surname, Culver could have been a nickname for someone who resembled a dove in appearance or character. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who bred or kept doves. The surname Culver may also have originated from a habitational name for someone who lived near a place named Culver, which is derived from the Old English word "culfre," meaning "dove" and "ora," meaning "shore" or "bank." Overall, the surname Culver is associated with the dove and its various symbolic meanings.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Culver is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Culver: 17,566
- Overall Popularity: 0.01%
- Ranking: 2051
- Frequency per 100k people: 5.95
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Culver based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Culver in Braille
Here's how to represent Culver in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Culver using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Culver using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
