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

Trader, 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 Trader surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trader in America

Trader is the 9236th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Trader surname appeared 3,525 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Trader.

We can also compare 2010 data for Trader 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 Trader

The surname Trader is an English occupational name derived from the Old English "trada" meaning "trader" or "merchant." It originated in England in the late 12th century, referring to individuals engaged in the buying and selling of goods.

The earliest known record of the name Trader dates back to the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where a Robert le Trader is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the late 12th century in the county of Gloucestershire.

The Trader surname is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which lists a John le Tradere, indicating the name's presence in that region during the 13th century. The variation in spelling, Tradere, highlights the fluidity of surnames during that period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, recording a William le Traddere. This spelling variation further demonstrates the inconsistencies in surname spellings before they became standardized.

One notable bearer of the Trader surname was John Trader, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the Patent Rolls of 1397. He was granted permission to export goods from the Port of London, indicating his involvement in international trade during the late medieval period.

Another early record is found in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1444, which mentions a Robert Trader. This suggests that the surname had spread to various parts of England by the 15th century.

The Trader surname is also associated with several place names in England, such as Trader's Gate in Gloucestershire and Trader's Field in Oxfordshire. These place names likely derived from individuals bearing the Trader surname who lived or owned property in those areas.

Among the notable individuals with the Trader surname throughout history are:

1. William Trader (1547-1618), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London.
2. Thomas Trader (1610-1668), an English colonist who settled in Virginia in the mid-17th century and became a prominent landowner.
3. John Trader (1672-1737), an English botanist and horticulturist who contributed to the development of several new plant varieties.
4. Sarah Trader (1793-1856), an English author and poet known for her nature-inspired works.
5. Henry Trader (1821-1891), a British explorer and naturalist who documented the flora and fauna of various regions in Africa and Asia.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the Trader surname throughout history, reflecting its occupational origins and the widespread presence of traders and merchants in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trader

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

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

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