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UK surname

Bader

A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) occupational surname referring to a bath house attendant or owner.

In the 1881 census there were 44 people recorded with the Bader surname, ranking it #27,447 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 359, ranked #12,898, up from #27,447 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Dudley, Walthamstow, Low Leyton and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Corby, Worcester and Liverpool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bader is 366 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 715.9%.

1881 census count

44

Ranked #27,447

Modern count

359

2016, ranked #12,898

Peak year

2014

366 bearers

Map years

5

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Bader had 44 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,447 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 359 in 2016, ranked #12,898.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 118 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Bader surname distribution map

The map shows where the Bader surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Bader surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Bader over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 17 #30,267
1861 historical 69 #25,057
1881 historical 44 #27,447
1891 historical 100 #24,045
1901 historical 87 #24,386
1911 historical 118 #20,649
1997 modern 216 #16,802
1998 modern 239 #16,179
1999 modern 251 #15,751
2000 modern 247 #15,864
2001 modern 240 #15,912
2002 modern 248 #15,896
2003 modern 268 #14,897
2004 modern 274 #14,762
2005 modern 294 #14,006
2006 modern 286 #14,322
2007 modern 304 #13,927
2008 modern 302 #14,069
2009 modern 321 #13,770
2010 modern 343 #13,416
2011 modern 340 #13,375
2012 modern 344 #13,121
2013 modern 361 #12,861
2014 modern 366 #12,823
2015 modern 363 #12,793
2016 modern 359 #12,898

Geography

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Where Baders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Dudley, Walthamstow, Low Leyton, London parishes, Holyhead and St John Hackney. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Corby, Worcester, Liverpool, East Devon and Berwickshire Central. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Dudley Staffordshire
2 Walthamstow, Low Leyton Essex
3 London parishes London 3
4 Holyhead Anglesey
5 St John Hackney London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Corby 009 Corby
2 Worcester 007 Worcester
3 Liverpool 006 Liverpool
4 East Devon 004 East Devon
5 Berwickshire Central Scottish Borders

Forenames

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First names often paired with Bader

These lists show first names that appear often with the Bader surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Bader

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bader, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Bader surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Bader household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Bader is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Bader is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Bader falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bader is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Bader, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Bader

The surname Bader is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word 'bader', meaning a person who bathes or a bath attendant. This occupation was particularly significant during the Middle Ages when public baths and bathhouses were commonplace.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bader can be traced back to the 13th century in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. The name was often associated with individuals who worked in bathhouses or provided bathing services to the local community.

In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Jacob Bader (1460-1535) gained prominence as a skilled surgeon and physician in Nuremberg, Germany. His contributions to the field of medicine and his association with the Bader surname further solidified its connection with the bathing and healing professions.

During the 16th century, the Bader surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Augsburg Tax Rolls of 1523, where several individuals with the name were listed as residents of the city.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Bader surname was Johann Bader (1534-1592), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. His works, including "Prognosticon Astrologicum" and "Ephemerides Novae," were widely recognized during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Bader name was found in various regions of Germany, including Saxony, Brandenburg, and Baden-Württemberg. During this time, the surname was also associated with individuals who owned or operated bathhouses, further reinforcing its connection to the bathing trade.

One prominent figure from this era was Johann Bader (1616-1688), a German composer and organist who served as the court Kapellmeister in Darmstadt. His compositions, which included sacred and secular works, contributed to the cultural and musical landscape of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the Bader surname continued to appear in various German regions, with individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including medicine, academia, and the arts. While the name's direct association with the bathing profession may have diminished over time, its historical connection to this occupation remains an integral part of its etymology and cultural significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Bader families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bader surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 17 Baders recorded in 1881 and an index of 3.96x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 17 3.96x
Lancashire 7 1.37x
Yorkshire 6 1.41x
Anglesey 4 52.56x
Cambridgeshire 4 14.72x
Warwickshire 2 1.85x
Derbyshire 1 1.49x
Essex 1 1.18x
Kent 1 0.68x
Surrey 1 0.48x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hackney London in Middlesex leads with 10 Baders recorded in 1881 and an index of 41.56x.

Place Total Index
Hackney London 10 41.56x
Accrington 5 107.99x
Holyhead 4 281.69x
St Andrewthe Less 4 128.62x
Leeds 3 12.49x
Sheffield 3 22.16x
St Pancras London 3 8.69x
Birmingham 2 5.54x
Chorlton On Medlock 2 24.72x
Chelmsford 1 68.97x
Eckington 1 61.35x
Hendon 1 64.94x
Lambeth 1 2.67x
Mile End Old Town London 1 10.95x
Plumstead 1 20.49x
St Martin Ludgate London 1 5000.00x
Whitechapel London 1 23.64x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bader surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Alice 2
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Sarah 2
Annie 1
Celia 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Frances 1
Hannah 1
Katherina 1
Louisa 1
Maria 1
Martha 1
Mary 1
Rosene 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bader surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Frederick 2
Hippolyt 2
John 2
Joseph 2
Samuel 2
Albert 1
Charles 1
Christian 1
George 1
Harry 1
Hermann 1
Jacob 1
Leander 1
Louis 1
Paul 1
Philip 1
Thomas 1
Thos. 1
Wm. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bader households.

FAQ

Bader surname: questions and answers

How common was the Bader surname in 1881?

In 1881, 44 people were recorded with the Bader surname. That placed it at #27,447 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Bader surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 359 in 2016. That gives Bader a modern rank of #12,898.

What does the Bader surname mean?

A German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) occupational surname referring to a bath house attendant or owner.

What does the Bader map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bader bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.