Explore the Family Name Reder
The meaning of Reder
1. English (Kent): variant of Reader. 2. North German and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements rād ‘counsel’ + heri ‘army’. 3. North German and Dutch: occupational name for an outfitter (later for a ship owner), from an agent derivative of raid- ‘prepare, make ready’. 4. German: nickname or occupational name for a legal advocate, from Middle High German redǣre ‘speaker’. 5. South German: occupational name for a miller’s helper, a flour sifter, from Middle High German reder(er). 6. Possibly an altered form of German Röder (see Roeder). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Helmut, Otto.
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How common is the last name Reder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Reder saw a minor increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Reder ranked as the 19,734th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slightly moved up to become the 19,716th most common surname. The count of people with this surname also rose during this period, from 1,263 in 2000 to 1,366 in 2010, representing an 8.16 percent growth. However, the proportion of people named Reder per 100,000 citizens saw a slight decrease of 2.13 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #19,716 | 0.09% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,366 | 8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Reder
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Reder, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there were noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Reder surname identified as White in both years (92.24 percent in 2000 and 92.09 percent in 2010), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.71 percent to 1.61 percent) and Hispanic (from 1.19 percent to 2.71 percent). Conversely, the percentage of people identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased, with the former dropping from 3.72 percent to 2.71 percent and the latter going from 0.55 percent to zero. The category for those identifying with two or more races was also listed as zero in 2010, down from 1.58 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 92.09% | -0.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.71% | 127.73% |
| Black | 3.72% | 2.71% | -27.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.61% | 126.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0% | 0% |