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

Fender, 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 Fender surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fender in America

Fender is the 5743rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fender surname appeared 6,034 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Fender.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fender 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 Fender

The surname Fender has its origins in England and is believed to have first appeared in the 12th century. It is an occupational name derived from the Old French word "fendeur," which means "to split or cleave." This suggests that the first bearers of this name were likely involved in woodworking or forestry professions, possibly as woodcutters or lumberjacks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fender surname is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1230, where it appears as "Robert le Fendur." This entry suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a "Walter le Fendur" in Oxfordshire.

During the medieval period, the Fender surname was also found in various other parts of England, including Suffolk, Norfolk, and Lincolnshire. Some variations in spelling, such as "Fendour" and "Fendor," were also common during this time.

A notable early bearer of the Fender surname was John Fender, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of York during the 15th century. He served as Lord Mayor of York in 1449 and played a significant role in the city's governance and trade.

Another individual of note was William Fender, born in 1585 in London. He was a successful businessman and landowner who acquired substantial property holdings in the city and surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the Fender surname spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable figure from this period was Robert Fender, born in 1632 in Ayrshire, Scotland. He was a respected minister and theologian who served as a parish priest in the Church of Scotland.

Moving into the 18th century, the Fender surname continued to be well-represented in various professions and walks of life. One individual worth mentioning is James Fender, born in 1712 in Warwickshire, England. He was a renowned architect and surveyor who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, the Fender surname gained further recognition with individuals such as Charles Fender (1819-1890), a prominent English painter and illustrator known for his landscape paintings and book illustrations.

Throughout its history, the Fender surname has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of English cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fender

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

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

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