2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Develder
A Dutch surname derived from the words "de" meaning "the" and "velde" meaning "field".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Develder. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Develder surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Develder in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Develder, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Develder
The surname DEVELDER has its origins in the Netherlands, specifically in the regions of North Holland and South Holland. It is believed to have emerged in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Dutch words "de" (meaning "the") and "velder" (meaning "field" or "meadow"). This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who lived or worked in fields or rural areas.
One of the earliest known references to the name DEVELDER can be found in a collection of historical records from the city of Amsterdam, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a merchant named Pieter DEVELDER, who was involved in the import and export of goods from the city's bustling ports.
In the 17th century, the name DEVELDER appeared in several church records and parish registers from the town of Alkmaar, located in the province of North Holland. These records provide insight into the lives of various DEVELDER families, including their occupations, marriages, and births.
During the same period, a notable figure named Jan DEVELDER (1620-1678) was a prominent scholar and theologian from the city of Leiden. He authored several influential works on religious philosophy and was widely respected in academic circles of his time.
In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Adriaan DEVELDER (1701-1782) was a prominent figure in the city of Rotterdam. He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading activities and was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children.
Another individual of note was Maria DEVELDER (1756-1823), who was a renowned painter from the city of Haarlem. Her works were highly acclaimed for their detailed depictions of still life scenes and landscapes, and many of her paintings can still be found in museums and private collections throughout the Netherlands.
The surname DEVELDER has also been associated with various place names in the Netherlands, such as Develderstraat (DEVELDER Street) in the city of Amsterdam, and Develderpark (DEVELDER Park) in the town of Hoorn.
While the DEVELDER name is not among the most common surnames in the Netherlands today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the country's cultural and economic heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Develder
Among Census respondents with the surname Develder, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Develder bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Develder surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Develder
Develder appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,252 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,292 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 1,252 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,292 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Develder surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #151,639 | -2.2% |
| Count | 111 | 107 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Develder bearers went from 111 to 107 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,292 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #151,639.
FAQ
Develder surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Develder?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Develder. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Develder?
Develder ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Develder. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Develder.
Has Develder become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Develder went from 111 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Develder?
Among Census respondents with the surname Develder, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Develder in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Develder appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Develder (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Develder mean?
A Dutch surname derived from the words "de" meaning "the" and "velde" meaning "field". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Develder (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Develder?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Develder on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.