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

Treder, 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 Treder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Treder in America

Treder is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Treder surname appeared 443 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 Treder.

We can also compare 2010 data for Treder 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 Treder

The surname Treder is of German origin, and it first appeared in the region of Saxony during the late medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Middle Low German word "treder," which means "tread" or "step," suggesting that the initial bearers of the name may have been associated with a profession or activity involving treading or stepping, such as a miller or a shoemaker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the chronicles of the town of Zwickau, where a certain Johannes Treder was mentioned in 1439 as a prominent citizen and landowner. The name also appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls throughout the 16th and 17th centuries in various parts of Saxony and neighboring regions.

In the early 18th century, a notable figure named Johann Gottlieb Treder (1683-1756) gained recognition as a renowned Lutheran theologian and author, publishing several influential works on religious doctrine and philosophy. He served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and was highly regarded for his scholarly contributions.

Another notable bearer of the name was Carl Friedrich Treder (1798-1875), a German architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the development of several major cities in Prussia during the 19th century. His most renowned works include the design of the Kreuzberg district in Berlin and the layout of the city of Potsdam.

In the realm of literature, the name Treder is associated with the German author and poet Wilhelm Treder (1886-1949), who was known for his lyrical works and his contributions to the Naturalist movement in German literature. His poetry collections, such as "Gesänge der Kreatur" (Songs of the Creature), published in 1924, garnered critical acclaim and established him as a prominent voice in the literary world of his time.

The surname Treder has also been linked to several notable figures in the field of science and medicine. One such individual was the German physician and anatomist Wilhelm Treder (1825-1891), who made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy and published numerous works on the subject, including a comprehensive treatise on the anatomy of the human heart.

Throughout its history, the surname Treder has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, particularly in Saxony and neighboring areas, where it has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, ranging from scholars and artists to architects and scientists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Treder

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

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

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