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

Nalder, 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 Nalder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nalder in America

Nalder is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nalder surname appeared 399 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 Nalder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nalder 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 Nalder

The surname Nalder is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "nælder" or "nældere," which referred to a maker or seller of needles. This occupational surname likely emerged as a way to identify individuals by their trade or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nalder can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from the year 1327, where a certain Richard le Naldere was mentioned. This historical document provides evidence of the surname's existence and its connection to the needle-making trade during that time period.

In the 15th century, the surname appeared in various records across different counties in England, including the Yorkshire Feet of Fines from 1469, which mentioned a John Nalder. This indicates that the name had spread and become more widespread by that point.

The surname Nalder has also been linked to several place names in England, such as Nalder Grove in Nottinghamshire and Nalder Farm in Somerset. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the surname who had settled in those areas or owned land there.

Historically, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Nalder. One example is William Nalder (c. 1570-1629), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Suffolk from 1619 until his death. Another notable figure was Sir George Nalder (1612-1686), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Leicestershire.

In the 18th century, Thomas Nalder (1718-1790) was a prominent English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the calculation of the orbits of comets and planets. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1770.

Moving into the 19th century, James Nalder (1822-1893) was a prominent English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in London.

Another figure of note was Sir Harry Nalder (1847-1922), a British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War and later became the Governor of Gibraltar from 1904 to 1910.

These examples illustrate the diverse range of individuals who have borne the surname Nalder throughout history, spanning various professions and areas of expertise.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nalder

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

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

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