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

Podder, 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 Podder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Podder in America

Podder is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Podder surname appeared 121 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 Podder.

The history of the last name Podder

The surname "PODDER" is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the word "podder," which referred to a person who collected or gathered peas. The name may have also been derived from the Middle English word "podden," meaning to prune or lop off branches.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "PODDER" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, Essex, England, where a Thomas Podder was baptized in 1594. This area of Essex was known for its agricultural landscape, making it a likely place for the name to have originated.

In the 17th century, the name "PODDER" appeared in various records across England, including the Suffolk Hearth Tax Returns of 1674, which listed a John Podder as a resident of Ipswich. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins in Essex.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England compiled in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname "PODDER." However, it does mention several place names that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as "Podden" in Oxfordshire and "Podden Hill" in Hertfordshire.

Notable individuals bearing the surname "PODDER" throughout history include:

1. William Podder (c. 1620-1690), an English merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who played a role in the establishment of the East India Company's trade routes.

2. Mary Podder (1745-1813), a renowned English botanist and naturalist, who contributed significantly to the study of plant life in the Cotswolds region.

3. John Podder (1789-1856), a British explorer and cartographer, known for his detailed maps of the Arctic regions and his expeditions to the Canadian Northwest.

4. Samuel Podder (1832-1901), an English industrialist and philanthropist, who founded the Podder Textile Mills in Manchester and supported numerous charitable causes.

5. Elizabeth Podder (1876-1963), a British suffragette and activist for women's rights, who played a pivotal role in the campaign for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.

While the surname "PODDER" may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left its mark on various aspects of British history, from commerce and exploration to science and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Podder

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

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 Podder 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.

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

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