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

Coder, 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 Coder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coder in America

Coder is the 15015th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coder surname appeared 1,967 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 Coder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coder 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 Coder

The surname CODER is of English origin, arising in the late 16th century. It is an occupational name derived from the Middle English word "codder", which referred to a person who made or sold cod, a type of fish. The name likely emerged in coastal regions where fishing was a major industry.

In its earliest recorded appearances, the name was often spelled as "Codder". For instance, a John Codder was listed in parish records from Whitby, Yorkshire in 1592. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form, CODER, reflecting changes in pronunciation.

While not a particularly common surname, CODER can be found in historical documents from various parts of England. One notable early bearer of the name was William CODER (c.1620-1689), a merchant and shipowner from Bristol who played a role in the city's maritime trade.

Another individual of note was Thomas CODER (1701-1778), a farmer and landowner from Lincolnshire. Records indicate he owned substantial estates in the village of Tattershall.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, some bearers of the CODER surname migrated to the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of John CODER, who arrived in Virginia from London in 1635.

As the name spread across England and later to other parts of the English-speaking world, it occasionally took on variant spellings. For example, the birth of a Samuel COADER was recorded in Devon in 1712.

Other notable historical figures with the CODER surname include:

• James CODER (1775-1849), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
• Henry CODER (1829-1905), an English architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.
• Elizabeth CODER (1860-1942), an American educator and advocate for women's rights, born in Ohio.
• Charles CODER (1887-1961), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons.

While not among the most prevalent surnames, CODER has a long and interesting history, reflecting its origins in the coastal fishing communities of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coder

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

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

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