Explore the Family Name Moder
The meaning of Moder
1. German: variant of Mader ‘reaper’. This surname is also found in Poland (also in the senses 2 and 3 below), Czechia, and Slovakia. 2. North German: nickname from Middle Low German moder ‘mother’. 3. North German: metonymic occupational name for a farmer or horse dealer, from Middle Low German moder ‘mare’. 4. South German: topographic name from Middle High German moder ‘wetland, marsh’. 5. Slovenian: nickname for a wise man, from moder ‘wise, prudent’. The surname may also be originating from the homonym moder ‘blue’, and thus denoting someone with a bluish complexion resulting from poor circulation. 6. Swedish (Modér): ornamental name, probably from mo ‘sandy heath’ + the suffix -(d)ér, derived from Latin -(d)erius.
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How common is the last name Moder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Moder has seen a slight decrease in the United States over the last decade. In 2000, Moder ranked 33,471st in terms of prevalence, but dropped to 36,337th by 2010, marking a decrease of 8.56%. The actual count of individuals with the Moder surname also decreased from 643 people in 2000 to 616 in 2010, representing a 4.2% drop. As a result, the proportion of people with the Moder surname per 100,000 individuals declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #36,337 | -8.56% |
| Count | 643 | 616 | -4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Moder
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Moder identify as White, but there have been some shifts in ethnic representation over time. In 2000, 95.49% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.32% in 2010. Hispanic representation increased significantly from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, an increase of 108.26%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a percentage increase from 0.78% to 0.97%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a smaller increase from 1.56% to 1.62%. No Moder individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 94.32% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.27% | 108.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.56% | 1.62% | 3.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.97% | 24.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |