How common is the Denver surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Denver in the United States.

Are there Denver soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 25 soldiers with the Denver surname appear in Civil War records.

Denver

Q: What does the surname Denver mean?

The surname Denver means "Dweller in a valley with a dean or valley settlement.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller in a valley with a dean or valley settlement.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'denu' (valley) combined with a locative suffix. The name may also relate to the place name Denver in Norfolk, England.

About the Denver Surname

A topographic surname referring to valley dwellers or those from the Denver locality in England. The surname gained modern recognition through the folk singer John Denver.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Scattered throughout English-speaking countries, with notable presence in the United States.

Denver Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Denver Surname

John W. Denver

1820–1876 Gen. Ohio

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

25 soldiers with the Denver surname found in Civil War records.

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