Explore the Family Name Hadder

The meaning of Hadder

1. English: variant of Haddow. 2. Scottish: nickname from Scots hadder ‘heather’. 3. German: from the personal name Hadder, derived from an ancient Germanic name composed of the elements hadu ‘strife’ + ward ‘guard, protector’.

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How common is the last name Hadder in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hadder has seen a minor increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hadder was ranked the 51,945th most popular surname, with 376 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 50,851 with the count increasing to 410. This represents a change of 2.11% in ranking and a 9.04% growth in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.14.

20002010Change
Rank#51,945#50,8512.11%
Count3764109.04%
Proportion per 100k0.140.140%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hadder

On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Hadder identify as White, accounting for over 90% in both 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Black make up the second largest group at 4.79% in 2000, increasing marginally to 4.88% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races represent a smaller portion, decreasing from 2.66% to 2.44% in the same period. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 1.86% to 1.46%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White90.43%90.49%0.07%
Black4.79%4.88%1.88%
Two or More Races2.66%2.44%-8.27%
Hispanic1.86%1.46%-21.51%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%