Explore the Family Name Binder
The meaning of Binder
1. South German, Swiss German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a cooper or barrel maker, German (Fass)binder, an agent derivative of binden ‘to bind’. Less often the same word was used to denote a bookbinder (compare English name below). This surname is also found in Denmark, France (Alsace and Lorraine), Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, and Slovenia. Compare Boettcher, Buettner, Pinter 1, and Schaeffler. 2. German: variant of Bunde 2. 3. English: occupational name from Middle English binder ‘binder’ (Old English bindere), probably for a bookbinder. Compare Bookbinder. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Alfons, Hans, Kurt, Alois, Ernst, Erwin, Fritz, Rainer, Arno, Dietrich, Florian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Binder in the United States?
The Binder surname saw a slight shift in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked at 3,381st place but slipped to 3,660th in 2010, marking a decrease of 8.25%. However, this decline in ranking did not directly translate into a drop in the actual count of people with the Binder surname. In fact, the census recorded a marginal increase in the number of individuals bearing the Binder name from 9,674 in 2000 to 9,720 in 2010. That's a growth rate of 0.48%. Consequently, the proportion of the Binder surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,381 | #3,660 | -8.25% |
| Count | 9,674 | 9,720 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.59 | 3.3 | -8.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Binder
As for the ethnicity associated with the Binder surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. White individuals account for the majority of those with the Binder surname, though their percentage dropped slightly from 92.26% to 91.10%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 40.38% and 44.44%, respectively. Hispanic representation also rose by 27.15%, while the black demographic experienced a smaller increase of 4.12%. Notably, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group decreased by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 91.1% | -1.26% |
| Black | 4.61% | 4.8% | 4.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.92% | 27.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.3% | 44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.73% | 40.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.21% | 0.14% | -33.33% |
Binder 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 Binder is French & German, which comprises 33.9% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.2%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (17.9%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Chinese.
Ready to learn more about your ancestry? Get the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market by taking our DNA test. Shop 23andMe
| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 33.9% |
| British & Irish | 25.2% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 17.9% |
| Other | 23.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Binder
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 Binder have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 58.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 58.90% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 58.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 58.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 58.20% |
What Binder 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 Binder is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and R-L48, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hahn, Keller, Kline, Hartman, Weber, Miller, Braun, Costa, Bauer, Kopp.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Binder surname are: H1, J1c, 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 Binder 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.
"Binder" Surname 42.4%
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.
"Binder" Surname 27.5%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Binder" Surname 24.3%
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.
"Binder" Surname 21.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Binder?
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 Binder are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition