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

Schrader, 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 Schrader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schrader in America

Schrader is the 2171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schrader surname appeared 16,727 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Schrader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schrader 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 Schrader

The surname Schrader has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle Low German word "schrader," which means "tailor" or "cloth cutter." This occupational surname was initially given to individuals who worked as tailors or engaged in the clothing trade.

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname Schrader can be found in various German regions, such as Saxony, Westphalia, and the Rhineland. In medieval times, surnames were often based on one's profession, and the name Schrader became associated with those involved in the tailoring and clothing industry.

Historical records from the 15th century mention individuals with the surname Schrader in various towns and villages across Germany. For example, in 1481, a certain Hans Schrader was listed as a citizen of Braunschweig, a city in Lower Saxony. Additionally, in 1503, a document from the city of Lübeck referred to a merchant named Hinrich Schrader.

Over time, the name Schrader also evolved into different spellings, such as Schroeder, Schroder, and Schrödter. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal practices in different parts of Germany.

Notable individuals with the surname Schrader throughout history include:

1. Johann Schrader (1576-1621), a German botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plant life.
2. Christoph Schrader (1601-1680), a German composer and organist who was active during the Baroque period.
3. Friedrich Schrader (1819-1900), a German jurist and politician who served as a member of the Reichstag.
4. Clemens Schrader (1855-1925), a German geographer and cartographer known for his work on maps and atlases.
5. Hans Schrader (1895-1987), a German military officer who served in both World War I and World War II.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Schrader who left their mark on various fields throughout history, from science and music to politics and cartography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schrader

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

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

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