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

Fader, 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 Fader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fader in America

Fader is the 17726th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fader surname appeared 1,581 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 Fader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fader 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 Fader

The surname Fader has its origins in England, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "fæder," meaning "father," and was initially used as a descriptive name to refer to a father or patriarch of a family.

In medieval England, surnames were not as widespread as they are today, and many people were known by their occupation, physical characteristics, or familial relationships. The name Fader likely originated as a nickname or a way to distinguish one individual from another with the same first name.

Historical records show that the surname Fader appeared in various documents from the 13th century onwards. One of the earliest references is found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John Fader from Oxfordshire.

As time passed, the surname Fader spread to different regions of England, and its spelling variations emerged, such as Fadder, Fadyr, and Fayther. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Fader was Robert Fader, born around 1325 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1379.

Another notable individual with the surname Fader was William Fader, born in 1482 in Lincolnshire. He was a wealthy merchant and served as a alderman in the city of Lincoln during the reign of King Henry VIII.

In the 16th century, the name Fader appeared in several parish records and tax rolls, indicating its presence across various parts of England. One such record is the Subsidy Rolls of 1524, which lists a Thomas Fader from Gloucestershire.

During the 17th century, the surname Fader gained prominence in London, where several individuals bearing this name were involved in various trades and professions. One example is John Fader, born in 1612, who was a successful printer and publisher in the city.

Another notable figure with the surname Fader was Richard Fader, born in 1678 in Wiltshire. He was a renowned scholar and author, best known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, the surname Fader spread beyond England to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to different parts of the world through immigration and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fader

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

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

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