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

Halder, 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 Halder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Halder in America

Halder is the 34539th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Halder surname appeared 655 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 Halder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Halder 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 Halder

The surname HALDER is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "halden," which means "to slope" or "to incline." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who lived on or near a hillside or sloping terrain.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname HALDER can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of present-day Germany. In some historical documents, the name is also spelled as "Holder" or "Halter," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling during that era.

One notable historical reference to the name HALDER is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the former Margraviate of Brandenburg. This record, dated around 1280, mentions a certain "Johannes Halder" as a landowner in the region.

During the 14th century, the surname HALDER appears to have spread across various parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. In the town of Nuremberg, for instance, a merchant named Hans HALDER is recorded in the city's trade guild records from the late 1300s.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname HALDER was Friedrich HALDER, a German military commander who lived from 1884 to 1972. He served as the Chief of the Army General Staff during World War II and played a significant role in the planning and execution of the German military campaigns in the early years of the war.

Another notable figure with the surname HALDER was Winifred HALDER, an American architect who lived from 1888 to 1965. She was one of the first women to be licensed as an architect in the state of California and was known for her contributions to the Prairie School and Craftsman styles of architecture.

In the realm of literature, the name HALDER is associated with the Austrian writer and playwright Felix HALDER, who lived from 1900 to 1988. He was known for his works that explored themes of human relationships and societal issues.

Another individual of note was Gisela HALDER, a German actress who lived from 1933 to 2021. She had a successful career in both theater and film, appearing in numerous productions throughout her lifetime.

While the surname HALDER is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and diverse geographical spread across various regions of Europe suggest that it has been a part of the cultural tapestry for several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Halder

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

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

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