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

Spader, 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 Spader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Spader in America

Spader is the 36736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Spader surname appeared 608 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 Spader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Spader 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 Spader

The surname Spader is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It likely dates back to the 12th or 13th century and is derived from the German word "spat," meaning "late" or "tardy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was habitually late or slow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Spader can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dated around the 14th century. The name is also mentioned in various municipal records and guild registers from cities like Nuremberg and Augsburg during the late Middle Ages.

The Spader surname has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, including Spader, Spader, Spader, and Spader. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the individual preferences of scribes and record-keepers.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Hans Spader (1495-1572) was a prominent goldsmith and engraver in Nuremberg. His works were highly regarded and can be found in various collections across Europe.

Another notable individual bearing the Spader surname was Johann Spader (1617-1679), a German composer and organist who lived and worked in Augsburg. His compositions, primarily sacred works for the church, were widely performed during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a merchant named Jakob Spader (1723-1798) from Regensburg made a significant contribution to the local economy by establishing a successful trading company that exported goods throughout Europe.

During the 19th century, a German-American named Wilhelm Spader (1819-1892) immigrated to the United States and became a prominent figure in the St. Louis community. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, contributing to the establishment of several educational institutions and cultural organizations.

Another notable figure with the Spader surname was Marie Spader (1865-1942), a German writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and advocated for social reforms during the early 20th century.

While the Spader surname has roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Bavaria, where it likely began as a descriptive nickname before becoming an established surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Spader

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

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

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