Explore the Family Name Bader
The meaning of Bader
1. German, Swiss German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (also Bäder): occupational name for an attendant in or owner of a public bath house, from an agent derivative of Middle High German bat ‘bath’ (Old High German bad), modern German Bad. In former times, such attendants undertook a variety of functions, including blood-letting, tooth-pulling, shaving, and hair-cutting. The surname of German origin is also found in Hungary, where it is mostly spelled Báder, and in France (Alsace). 2. French (southern): variant of Badié (see Badie). 3. Arabic: variant of Badr. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.
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How common is the last name Bader in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bader" saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bader ranked 3,618 in terms of popularity, however by 2010, it had dropped to rank 3,854, marking a decrease of 6.52%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Bader increased from 9,020 in 2000 to 9,197 in 2010, reflecting a modest increase of 1.96%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Bader surname experienced a decrease of 6.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,618 | #3,854 | -6.52% |
| Count | 9,020 | 9,197 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.34 | 3.12 | -6.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bader
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Bader identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 94.42% to 93.76%. The second most common ethnicity among those with the Bader surname were individuals identifying with two or more races, however, the percentage decreased from 2.00% to 1.89% over the same period. Interestingly, there was an increase in the percentage of Baders who identified as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Specifically, the number of Hispanics increased by 37.09%, the number of Blacks by 42.5%, and the number of American Indians and Alaskan Natives by 38.89%. The percentage of Baders who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased by 2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.42% | 93.76% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.07% | 37.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.89% | -5.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.47% | -2% |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.57% | 42.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.18% | 0.25% | 38.89% |
Bader ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bader is French & German, which comprises 31.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (30.7%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (12.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Levantine.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 31.5% |
| British & Irish | 30.7% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 12.1% |
| Other | 25.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Bader
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bader have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 61.40% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 61.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 61.00% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 61.00% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 60.60% |
What Bader haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bader is R-L2, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L2 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z282 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Brenner, Jonas, Huber, Koenig, Blank, Bayer, Maier, Engel, Schuler, Schumacher.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bader surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bader have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bader" Surname 39.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bader" Surname 25.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bader" Surname 18.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bader" Surname 18.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bader?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bader are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition