Explore the Family Name Radder

The meaning of Radder

1. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name, Radheri, composed of the elements rād, rāt ‘advice, counsel’ + heri ‘army’. 2. Dutch (also De Radder): cognate of German Rader 1.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Radder has seen a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Radder was ranked as the 50,178th most popular surname, with a count of 392 people bearing the name. By 2010, it had slipped to the 55,121st position, with a decrease of 9.85% in rank and a headcount of 373 people, reflecting a 4.85% decline. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.33%, going from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#50,178#55,121-9.85%
Count392373-4.85%
Proportion per 100k0.150.13-13.33%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Radder

Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the surname Radder identified as White, with 95.92% in 2000 and 95.17% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 0.78%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 25.78%, from 1.28% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010. Those who identified as Black also saw an increase, with the percentage rising from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010, marking a 19.55% change. However, there were no recorded changes in the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White95.92%95.17%-0.78%
Black1.79%2.14%19.55%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.28%1.61%25.78%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Hispanic0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%