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

Auderer, 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 Auderer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Auderer in America

Auderer is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Auderer surname appeared 104 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 Auderer.

The history of the last name Auderer

The surname AUDERER is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German word "Aude," which means "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived in or near a meadow or pastoral area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name AUDERER can be found in the "Codex Diplomatus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions an individual named "Audererus de Wittenberg," suggesting that the name was present in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of an AUDERER family residing in the town of Nuremberg, a prominent city in the Holy Roman Empire. This family was involved in the local textile trade and held a respected position within the community.

Throughout the centuries, variations of the name AUDERER have been observed, such as "Audrer," "Audrer," and "Auderer." These variations can often be attributed to regional dialects and phonetic adaptations.

One notable individual with the surname AUDERER was Johann Auderer (1580-1648), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was known for his religious and allegorical works, some of which can still be found in museums and collections across Europe.

Another notable figure was Franz Xaver Auderer (1720-1792), a German composer and organist from Bavaria. He composed numerous sacred works and served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishops of Regensburg.

In the 19th century, there was a family of AUDERERs who were prominent in the field of watchmaking in the Black Forest region of Germany. They were renowned for their intricate and precise timepieces, which were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.

The name AUDERER has also been associated with several small villages and hamlets throughout southern Germany, such as Audererhof and Auderersiedlung, which may have been named after early settlers with the surname.

While the AUDERER name has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots and history remain deeply embedded in the culture and traditions of the German regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Auderer

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

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 Auderer 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.

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 Auderer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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