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

Loder, 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 Loder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loder in America

Loder is the 15792nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loder surname appeared 1,844 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Loder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loder 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 Loder

The surname LODER is of English origin, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "lad," which means a path or a way, and may have initially referred to someone who lived near a path or road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LODER can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as Ladere and Lodere, indicating its evolution over time.

The LODER surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Berkshire and Oxfordshire, where several instances of the name can be found in ancient records and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries. These early references often relate to landowners or individuals of some prominence in their respective communities.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the LODER surname was Sir Robert LODER (c. 1430-1490), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Berkshire. He held significant estates in the county and played an influential role in local affairs.

Another prominent individual with the LODER surname was Sir Giles LODER (1556-1624), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Woodstock in the early 17th century. He was also known for his involvement in the colonization of Virginia and his support for the establishment of the Jamestown settlement.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the LODER surname remained prevalent in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire. Notable individuals from this period include Robert LODER (1680-1744), a successful merchant and landowner in Hampshire, and John LODER (1718-1792), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as a Baron of the Exchequer.

In the 19th century, the LODER family continued to hold significant landholdings and influence in parts of England. One notable figure was Sir Edmund LODER, 1st Baronet (1849-1920), a British businessman and philanthropist who was knighted for his contributions to the community and his support for various charitable causes.

Throughout its history, the LODER surname has been associated with various place names and locations in England, such as Loder's Green in Buckinghamshire, and Loder's Mill in Hampshire, reflecting the influence and presence of individuals bearing this surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loder

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

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

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