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

Kuderer, 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 Kuderer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kuderer in America

Kuderer is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kuderer surname appeared 145 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 Kuderer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kuderer 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 Kuderer

The surname Kuderer is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the German word "Kude," which referred to a small hut or a modest dwelling. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive name to someone who lived in a modest abode.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kuderer can be found in the town records of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a well-preserved medieval town in Bavaria, Germany. In the year 1286, a certain Hans Kuderer was mentioned as a resident of the town.

The name Kuderer is also believed to be connected to the village of Kudersdorf, located in the Saxony region of Germany. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from this village or nearby areas, where the name could have been derived from the place name.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Martin Kuderer (1530-1598) was a German theologian and reformer who played a role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Würzburg, Germany, and became a prominent figure in the Lutheran Church.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Kuderer (1615-1673), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He was born in Nuremberg and served as the organist at the St. Sebaldus Church in his hometown.

In the 18th century, a man named Friedrich Kuderer (1725-1789) gained recognition as a German painter and engraver. He was born in Augsburg and is known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting scenes from the Bavarian countryside.

Moving forward to the 19th century, there was a notable German writer and journalist named Wilhelm Kuderer (1845-1912). He was born in Karlsruhe and wrote several novels and works of non-fiction that explored social and political issues of his time.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Kuderer, Kuhderer, or Kuhdrer, may have existed in different regions or time periods. Additionally, some individuals with this surname may have been associated with specific professions or trades, such as farming or woodworking, due to the name's connection to rural dwellings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kuderer

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

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

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