Explore the Family Name Nalder
The meaning of Nalder
1. German: metathesized form of German Nadler, from Central German nālde, nōlde ‘needle’. 2. English: variant of Nolder, itself a variant of Alder, with initial N- through mistaken division of Middle English atten aldre(s) ‘at the alder(s)’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Nalder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nalder has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 59,611th, while in 2010 it moved up to the 52,037th spot, denoting an improvement of 12.71%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 25.87%, going from 317 in 2000 to 399 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 16.67% over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #52,037 | 12.71% |
| Count | 317 | 399 | 25.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nalder
The census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Nalder. In 2000, 97.16% of the bearers of the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.74% by 2010. Despite the small decrease in the percentage of White individuals, it still remains the dominant ethnicity. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial rise, from 1.58% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010, indicating a change of 90.51%. Meanwhile, the proportions of other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained static, with the data for some being suppressed(S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 95.74% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 3.01% | 90.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |