Find out how popular the last name Aderholt is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aderholt.

Aderholt, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aderholt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aderholt in America

Aderholt is the 24890th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aderholt surname appeared 999 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aderholt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aderholt to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aderholt

The surname Aderholt has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Old German words "Adel" meaning "noble" and "Hold" meaning "loyal" or "true". It is believed to have originated as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were considered noble and loyal to their lord or ruler.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aderholt can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name was prevalent in northern Germany during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of an Aderholt family residing in the town of Quedlinburg, located in modern-day Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. This town was known for its rich cultural and religious heritage, having been home to a famous abbey and a center of learning.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aderholt name appeared in various church records and official documents across northern and central Germany, indicating its widespread use among the German population.

One notable individual bearing the Aderholt surname was Johann Aderholt (1592-1669), a German theologian and pastor who served in the city of Leipzig. He was known for his extensive writings on religious topics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another prominent figure was Wilhelm Aderholt (1721-1789), a German architect and master builder who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Kassel, including the Fridericianum, a prominent museum and exhibition hall.

In the 19th century, the Aderholt name gained recognition through the work of Karl Aderholt (1827-1903), a German linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages and their historical development.

The surname Aderholt also found its way to other parts of Europe, with records indicating families bearing this name in countries such as the Netherlands and Sweden, likely due to migration and intermarriage.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Aderholt, Aderholt, and Aderholt, were common during the medieval and early modern periods, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aderholt

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aderholt.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aderholt was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aderholt has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aderholt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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