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

Bider, 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 Bider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bider in America

Bider is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bider surname appeared 133 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 Bider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bider 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 Bider

The surname BIDER is of German origin, first appearing in records dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the medieval German word "bider," meaning "honest" or "upright." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or occupation title given to an individual known for their integrity and honorable character.

One of the earliest documented references to the BIDER name can be found in the town records of Schaffhausen, a city in northern Switzerland, where a Johannes Bider is mentioned in a census from 1521. Additionally, various spellings such as Bieder and Byder have been found in historical documents from the same region.

The name appears to have spread from its Germanic roots into neighboring areas, with records indicating families bearing the BIDER surname in parts of modern-day France and Austria by the mid-17th century. One notable individual was Hans Bider, a master woodcarver born in Innsbruck, Austria, in 1612, renowned for his intricate wood sculptures adorning churches throughout the region.

As the name continued to disperse, it made its way into other parts of Europe and eventually across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. In the 18th century, a Jacob Bider was among the early German settlers in Pennsylvania, having arrived in Philadelphia in 1743 aboard the ship "Samuel" from Rotterdam.

Another significant figure was Wilhelm Bider, a German-born artist and engraver who lived from 1779 to 1856. His etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes from various European cities are highly regarded and can be found in numerous museum collections.

The 19th century saw the continued spread of the BIDER name, with several notable individuals emerging. These include Friedrich Bider, a German-Swiss author and philosopher born in 1818, whose writings explored the intersection of religion, ethics, and social reform. Additionally, there was Emil Bider, a Swiss composer and conductor born in 1867, whose orchestral works were widely performed across Europe during his lifetime.

While not an exhaustive list, these examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the surname BIDER throughout the centuries, spanning various regions and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bider

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

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

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