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

Bachelder, 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 Bachelder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bachelder in America

Bachelder is the 16536th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bachelder surname appeared 1,736 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bachelder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bachelder 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 Bachelder

The surname Bachelder is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bæc" and "hielde," meaning "back" and "sloping hill or ridge," respectively. This suggests the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived near a sloping hill or ridge behind a location.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bachelder surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bachelere" and "Bachelderie." This indicates that the name was already in use during the time of the Norman Conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name was documented in various forms, including "Bacheldere," "Baccheldere," and "Bachyldere." These variations reflect the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One notable bearer of the Bachelder name was John Bachelder (c. 1450-1510), a prominent English merchant and landowner from Suffolk. He is mentioned in several historical records from the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

Another significant figure was Reverend John Bachelder (1619-1690), an early Puritan settler in New England. He arrived in America in 1636 and served as a minister in several towns, including Hampton and Ipswich, Massachusetts.

In the 18th century, Nathaniel Bachelder (1725-1810) was a notable American soldier who fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. He is remembered for his bravery and service during these conflicts.

Samuel Bachelder (1784-1869) was an influential American author and historian from New Hampshire. He wrote extensively about the history of the Bachelder family and published several genealogical works, including "A Genealogical Memoir of the Family of Bachelder" in 1855.

Another significant individual was Reverend John Bachelder (1851-1925), an American author and historian who is best known for his detailed accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. His work, "Gettysburg: What to See, and How to See It," published in 1892, is considered a valuable resource for understanding the events of this pivotal battle.

While the Bachelder surname has its origins in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, through various waves of immigration over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bachelder

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

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

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