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

Drader, 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 Drader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Drader in America

Drader is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Drader surname appeared 177 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 Drader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Drader 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 Drader

The surname Drader is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "draden," which means "to turn" or "to twist," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to spinning or weaving.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Drader can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. This suggests that the name was prevalent in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Drader was Hans Drader, a German merchant and trader who operated in the city of Nuremberg. His business dealings and transactions are documented in the city's archives, providing valuable insights into the economic activities of the era.

The Drader surname also has ties to various place names in Germany, such as Dradersdorf, a small village located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It is possible that the name originated from this or similar place names, with individuals adopting the name to signify their place of origin or residence.

In the 18th century, Johann Drader (1712-1784) was a prominent German theologian and philosopher who authored several works on religious and philosophical subjects. His contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time earned him recognition in academic circles.

Another notable figure with the Drader surname was Karl Drader (1856-1932), a German sculptor and artist who gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures adorning several churches and public buildings in Germany.

During the 19th century, the Drader name appeared in various genealogical records and census documents across different regions of Germany, indicating its widespread prevalence throughout the country.

It is worth mentioning that variations in spelling, such as Drader, Dreder, or Dräder, were common due to regional dialects and linguistic variations, but they all trace their origins back to the same root word and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Drader

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

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

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