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

Federer, 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 Federer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Federer in America

Federer is the 32365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Federer surname appeared 711 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 Federer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Federer 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 Federer

The surname Federer is of German origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Swabia, which is located in southwestern Germany. The name is derived from the German word "Feder," which means "feather" or "plume." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname referring to a feather worker or someone involved in the production of feathered items such as quills or feathered clothing.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Federer can be found in the city records of Augsburg, a city in Swabia, in the 14th century. The name appears in various spellings, including Federer, Fedrer, and Fedder, which reflects the variation in pronunciation and spelling during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Federer name can be found in records from the town of Rottenburg am Neckar, located in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Federer, a baker who lived in Rottenburg in the late 1500s.

As the name spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it also evolved into different variations, such as Federer, Fedrer, and Fedrer. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Federer (1580-1638), a Swiss Protestant theologian and professor at the University of Basel.

In the 18th century, the Federer name gained prominence in the city of Basel, Switzerland. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Johann Jakob Federer (1736-1819), a Swiss politician and statesman who served as the mayor of Basel.

Another notable Federer was Johann Baptist Federer (1777-1832), a Swiss architect and builder who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Basel, including the Basler Münster and the Rathaus (City Hall).

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries, including France and Italy. In the 19th century, there are records of individuals with the surname Federer in the French region of Alsace and the Italian region of Piedmont.

Throughout its history, the surname Federer has been borne by numerous individuals, including artists, scholars, and professionals from various fields. However, it is arguably most famous today due to its association with Roger Federer, the Swiss professional tennis player who has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Federer

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

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

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