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

Eder, 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 Eder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eder in America

Eder is the 8562nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eder surname appeared 3,847 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 Eder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eder 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 Eder

The surname EDER has its roots in Germany, originating as an occupational name for a vinedresser or someone who tended to vines and grapes. It is derived from the Old High German word "eit," meaning "vineyard." This name first appeared in records during the late 12th century in the regions of Bavaria and Württemberg.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Dietrich Eder, a monk who lived in the town of Weingarten in the late 13th century. He was renowned for his expertise in cultivating and maintaining the monastery's vineyards. The name is also found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Campidunensis, a 14th-century manuscript from the Kempten Abbey in Bavaria, which records land transactions and property ownership.

During the 16th century, the EDER surname was particularly prevalent in the town of Esslingen, near Stuttgart. Here, the name is linked to the Eder family, who were prominent winemakers and landowners. Notable members include Hans Eder (1490-1567), a respected vintner, and his son, Philipp Eder (1525-1593), who served as the mayor of Esslingen.

In the 17th century, the EDER name spread to other regions of Germany, including Saxony and Thuringia. One notable bearer was Johann Georg Eder (1647-1724), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. He was a prolific writer and published numerous works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Johann Philipp Eder (1703-1759), a German composer and organist from Bamberg. He composed several operas, oratorios, and instrumental works, and was highly regarded in his time for his contributions to church music.

Throughout history, the EDER surname has been associated with viticulture and winemaking, reflecting its occupational origins. While the name has spread to various parts of the world, its roots can be traced back to the vineyards of southern Germany, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eder

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

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

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