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

Hoder, 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 Hoder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hoder in America

Hoder is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hoder surname appeared 256 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 Hoder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hoder 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 Hoder

The surname Hoder is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the southern regions during the late medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "hod," which means "guard" or "protector." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who served as guards or watchmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hoder can be found in the Bavarian town records from the 14th century. These records mention a certain Hans Hoder, who was a local farmer and landowner. The name also appears in various church registers and tax records from the 15th and 16th centuries in the regions of Swabia and Franconia.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johann Hoder (1492-1565) was a prominent theologian and rector of the University of Ingolstadt. He played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in Bavaria.

The surname Hoder has also been associated with several place names in Germany, such as Hodersdorf and Hodermark. These place names likely originated from individuals who bore the surname and established settlements in those areas.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Christoph Hoder (1560-1638), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of logarithms and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 18th century, a man named Johann Michael Hoder (1720-1792) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and inventor in the city of Augsburg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

During the 19th century, the surname Hoder spread beyond Germany, as many individuals bearing the name immigrated to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable figure was Friedrich Hoder (1801-1878), a German-American artist and painter who became known for his landscapes and portraits in the United States.

While the surname Hoder is relatively uncommon today, it continues to hold a rich historical significance, particularly in its German origins and the contributions made by various individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hoder

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

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

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