Explore the Family Name Kader
The meaning of Kader
1. Muslim (mainly Bangladesh): variant of Qadir. Compare Kadir. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Hebrew qador ‘potter’. 3. Czech (Kadeř): nickname for someone with curly hair, from kadeř ‘curl’. Compare Kudrna. 4. German: perhaps from the ancient Germanic personal name Cado, of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Gihan, Ahmed, Fuad, Mohamed, Mohammed, Nabil, Abdullah, Adbul, Ahmad, Aiman, Amer.
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How common is the last name Kader in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kader saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kader ranked at 26,016 nationwide but rose slightly in rank to 25,503 by 2010, a change of approximately 1.97%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 886 in 2000 to 969 in 2010, a growth rate of roughly 9.37%. However, the proportion of people named Kader per 100k remained constant at 0.33 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #25,503 | 1.97% |
| Count | 886 | 969 | 9.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kader
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kader showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as well. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the percentage of Kaders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, from 14.22% to 19.40%. Those identifying as having two or more races decreased substantially, from 9.82% to 5.06%. White Kaders saw a slight decrease, from 70.65% to 65.02%, while Hispanic Kaders almost doubled in percentage from 3.39% to 6.71%. The proportion of Black Kaders also increased significantly, from 1.02% to 3.30%. On the other hand, those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease from 0.90% to 0.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.65% | 65.02% | -7.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.22% | 19.4% | 36.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 6.71% | 97.94% |
| Two or More Races | 9.82% | 5.06% | -48.47% |
| Black | 1.02% | 3.3% | 223.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.52% | -42.22% |