Culver History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Culver come from its first bearer, who was a person bearing some fancied resemblance to a dove, such as mildness of temper. The surname Culver is derived from the Old English word culfre, which in turn came from the Late Latin word columbula; this is a derivative of columba, which means dove. The nickname culfre was also used as a term of endearment. 1

Early Origins of the Culver family

The surname Culver was first found in Herefordshire where one of the first records of the name was William Culvere, or Culvert who was listed there in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273. The same roll lists Jon Culvard, or Culverd, or Culvert in Oxfordshire. 1 Geoffrey Kuluer was listed in a census dated 1215-1219 and Thomas Colvere was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Kent in 1334. 2

Early History of the Culver family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Culver research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1273 is included under the topic Early Culver History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Culver Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Culver has been spelled many different ways, including Culver, Culvere and others.

Early Notables of the Culver family

Distinguished members of the family include

Culver Ranking

In the United States, the name Culver is the 1,823rd most popular surname with an estimated 17,409 people with that name. 3


Culver migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Culvers to arrive in North America:

Culver Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Culver Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Culver migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Culver Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Culver Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Culver migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Culver Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Culver migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Culver Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Culver (post 1700) +


Suggested Readings for the name Culver +
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