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

Mader, 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 Mader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mader in America

Mader is the 6288th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mader surname appeared 5,434 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Mader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mader 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 Mader

The surname Mader has its origins in Germany and Switzerland, derived from the Old High German word "mato" or "mada," meaning "meadow" or "grassland." This name likely emerged as a descriptive term for individuals who lived near or worked on meadows or grasslands.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Mader can be traced back to the 13th century in various German and Swiss regions. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Johannes Mader, a resident of Zurich, Switzerland, mentioned in historical records from around 1280.

In Germany, the name Mader was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it was often associated with families involved in agriculture or land ownership. Some historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Mater, Madir, or Maderer.

One notable figure bearing the Mader surname was Johann Mader (1450-1518), a German composer and music theorist from the late Renaissance period. He was born in Bamberg, Germany, and served as a choirmaster and organist at various churches in Nuremberg and Würzburg.

Another historical figure was Joachim Mader (1518-1578), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer from Nuremberg. He played a significant role in the Reformation movement and was a close associate of Philipp Melanchthon, a prominent figure of the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, the Mader surname appeared in the records of the Moravian Church, a Protestant denomination founded in Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic). One notable individual was Johann Mader (1629-1697), a Moravian bishop and leader of the church during a period of persecution.

In Switzerland, the Mader surname has been associated with various notable figures, including Johann Mader (1870-1950), a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (the Swiss government) from 1919 to 1934.

Another Swiss individual of note was Hans Mader (1903-1992), a renowned architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the reconstruction and development of Basel, Switzerland, in the post-World War II era.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Mader surname throughout history, reflecting its German and Swiss origins and its presence in various fields, including music, theology, politics, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mader

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

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

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