Explore the Family Name Puder
The meaning of Puder
1. German: from a short form of a personal name, Botthar, formed with Old High German biutan ‘to bid or command’ or boto ‘messenger’. 2. German: variant of Buder. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Puder ‘powder’, most likely a nickname for miller or an apothecary. Some characteristic forenames: German Markus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Puder in the United States?
The surname Puder, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Puder was ranked 48,877th in popularity but by 2010 it fell to 53,913th, a drop of 10.3%. The number of individuals carrying the Puder name also diminished from 405 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.43%. Its proportion per 100,000 people similarly declined by 13.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,877 | #53,913 | -10.3% |
| Count | 405 | 383 | -5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Puder
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Puder surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly carried by White individuals. As of 2000, 93.83% of Puders identified as White, slightly decreasing to 91.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Puders identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 4.20% in 2000 to 6.27% in 2010, marking a growth of 49.29%. The surname saw no change among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these categories reporting zero presence in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 91.91% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 6.27% | 49.29% |
| 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% |