Explore the Family Name Vedder
The meaning of Vedder
German and Dutch: relationship name from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch vedder ‘(paternal) uncle, cousin’, which was also used more generally to denote any male relative. Compare Vetter. History: Many of the American Vedders are descended from Harmen Albertse Vedder from the Netherlands, who was in Beverwyck in New Netherland (now Albany, NY) before 1657 and died in Schenectady, NY, in or before 1715. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolf, Hellmuth, Kurt, Orlo, Dietrich, Eckhard, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Vedder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vedder has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Vedder was ranked 14,006th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slipped to 14,495th place, marking a change of -3.49%. The count, however, increased from 1,976 individuals bearing the surname in 2000, to 2,058 in 2010, reflecting a 4.15% increase. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased from 0.73 to 0.7, indicating a -4.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,006 | #14,495 | -3.49% |
| Count | 1,976 | 2,058 | 4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.7 | -4.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vedder
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vedder, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 94.08% in 2000 to 92.57% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant jump of 81.32%, increasing from 1.82% to 3.30%, while those identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 1.32% to 1.36%. However, individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 were no longer present in the 2010 data. There was a small increase in people identifying with two or more races, from 1.47% to 1.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.08% | 92.57% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.3% | 81.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.55% | 5.44% |
| Black | 1.32% | 1.36% | 3.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |