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

Hodder, 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 Hodder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hodder in America

Hodder is the 22069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hodder surname appeared 1,174 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 Hodder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hodder 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 Hodder

The surname HODDER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "hord," meaning a hoard or treasure. This may suggest that early bearers of the name were associated with guarding or protecting valuables.

The earliest known record of the surname HODDER can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and tenants commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Hordere" and "Hordar," indicating its ancient roots.

In the 13th century, the surname HODDER was prominently associated with the village of Hodder in Lancashire, England. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time. The village itself is named after the River Hodder, which flows through the area.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname HODDER was John Hodder, born around 1250 in Lancashire. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in several historical documents from the time.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Hodder, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He was recognized for his bravery and military service under King Edward III.

In the 16th century, Thomas Hodder (1544-1623) was a renowned scholar and theologian. He served as the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge and wrote several influential works on religious topics.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain William Hodder (1610-1677) fought on the Parliamentarian side. He was noted for his courage and leadership in several key battles against the Royalists.

In the 18th century, Mary Hodder (1742-1819) was a prominent artist known for her detailed botanical illustrations and watercolor paintings of landscapes and rural scenes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hodder

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

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

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