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

Bader, 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 Bader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bader in America

Bader is the 3854th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bader surname appeared 9,197 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Bader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bader 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 Bader

The surname Bader is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word 'bader', meaning a person who bathes or a bath attendant. This occupation was particularly significant during the Middle Ages when public baths and bathhouses were commonplace.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bader can be traced back to the 13th century in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. The name was often associated with individuals who worked in bathhouses or provided bathing services to the local community.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Jacob Bader (1460-1535) gained prominence as a skilled surgeon and physician in Nuremberg, Germany. His contributions to the field of medicine and his association with the Bader surname further solidified its connection with the bathing and healing professions.

During the 16th century, the Bader surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Augsburg Tax Rolls of 1523, where several individuals with the name were listed as residents of the city.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Bader surname was Johann Bader (1534-1592), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His works, including "Prognosticon Astrologicum" and "Ephemerides Novae," were widely recognized during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Bader name was found in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Brandenburg, and Baden-Württemberg. During this time, the surname was also associated with individuals who owned or operated bathhouses, further reinforcing its connection to the bathing trade.

One prominent figure from this era was Johann Bader (1616-1688), a German composer and organist who served as the court Kapellmeister in Darmstadt. His compositions, which included sacred and secular works, contributed to the cultural and musical landscape of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the Bader surname continued to appear in various German regions, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including medicine, academia, and the arts. While the name's direct association with the bathing profession may have diminished over time, its historical connection to this occupation remains an integral part of its etymology and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bader

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

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

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