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

Shader, 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 Shader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shader in America

Shader is the 42455th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shader surname appeared 511 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 Shader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shader 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 Shader

The surname Shader has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scead," meaning shade or shadow. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived or worked in a shaded or shady area, or perhaps someone who worked as a thatcher, providing shade for buildings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Shader can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a person named John le Shadere is mentioned. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the late 14th century, the name appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a William Shadyr is referenced. This record provides evidence of the surname's presence in different regions of England during the medieval period.

The Shader surname has also been linked to various place names throughout England, such as Shadworth in Lancashire and Shadwell in London. These locations may have influenced the surname's development or provided a source for its adoption.

Notable individuals bearing the Shader surname include John Shader (1552-1612), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, and Richard Shader (1634-1701), a renowned clockmaker from London whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

Another significant figure was Thomas Shader (1678-1745), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Georgian style, including St. Martin's Church in Birmingham and the Town Hall in Lichfield.

During the 18th century, the Shader family established themselves as successful landowners and farmers in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One member of this lineage, William Shader (1723-1798), was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate.

In the 19th century, the Shader surname gained further prominence with the birth of Emily Shader (1832-1912), a celebrated author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and romanticism.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing the Shader surname throughout British history, showcasing the surname's longevity and its connection to various professions, social classes, and regions within England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shader

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

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

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