UK surname
An occupational surname for a maker or repairer of bande (belts or ribbons).
In the 1881 census there were 4 people recorded with the Bander surname, ranking it #33,288 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #33,288 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Illogan, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Leonard Bromley. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bander is 103 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 225.0%.
1881 census count
4
Ranked #33,288
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
103 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bander surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bander surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 8 | #31,867 |
| 1861 | historical | 103 | #20,650 |
| 1881 | historical | 4 | #33,288 |
| 1891 | historical | 33 | #31,681 |
| 1911 | historical | 3 | #33,789 |
| 1997 | modern | 8 | #37,372 |
| 1998 | modern | 8 | #37,334 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 1 | #38,790 |
| 2001 | modern | 1 | #38,647 |
| 2002 | modern | 2 | #38,400 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 5 | #37,830 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 9 | #37,345 |
| 2007 | modern | 7 | #37,687 |
| 2008 | modern | 5 | #38,027 |
| 2009 | modern | 6 | #37,953 |
| 2010 | modern | 6 | #38,024 |
| 2011 | modern | 5 | #38,168 |
| 2012 | modern | 7 | #37,854 |
| 2013 | modern | 10 | #37,539 |
| 2014 | modern | 10 | #37,567 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Illogan, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Leonard Bromley, St George the Martyr and Camborne. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illogan | Cornwall |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Leonard Bromley | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | St George the Martyr | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | Camborne | Cornwall |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bander surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bander, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Bander surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bander household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Bander is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bander is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bander, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "BANDER" is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first emerged in the late 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old German word "bander," which referred to a person who made or sold bands or ribbons.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval documents and records from the German states, such as the Stadtbücher (town books) of Cologne and the Landtafeln (land registers) of Bohemia. For example, a certain "Johannes Bander" is mentioned in the Stadtbuch of Cologne in 1298.
In the 15th century, the name began to appear in other parts of Europe as well, likely as a result of migration and trade. In England, the name is first documented in the 1480s, with a "Richard Bander" recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1487.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname was Hans Bander, a German painter and engraver who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Germany and Austria.
In the 17th century, the name appears in several historical records, such as the Actes du Parlement de Paris in France, where a "Jean Bander" is mentioned in 1612. Around the same time, a "Pieter Bander" is recorded in the baptismal records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam.
Another noteworthy individual was Johann Bander, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1676 to 1737. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is particularly known for his work on the motions of comets.
In the 19th century, the name can be found in various parts of the world, likely due to migration and immigration. For instance, a "William Bander" is listed in the 1851 census of England and Wales, while a "Johann Bander" is recorded in the 1860 census of Bavaria, Germany.
One of the more prominent figures with the surname in modern times was the American author and journalist, John Bander (1922-2006), who wrote extensively on political and social issues.
Throughout its history, the surname "BANDER" has also been associated with various place names, such as Banderath in Germany and Bander's Green in England, suggesting a connection to specific locations or regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bander surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 1 Banders recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.57x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 2.57x |
| Midlothian | 1 | 19.19x |
| Monmouthshire | 1 | 35.59x |
| Surrey | 1 | 5.28x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedwellty in Monmouthshire leads with 1 Banders recorded in 1881 and an index of 200.00x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bedwellty | 1 | 200.00x |
| Bermondsey | 1 | 86.21x |
| Edinburgh St Stephens | 1 | 1000.00x |
| Spitalfields London | 1 | 344.83x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bander surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bander surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Joseph | 1 |
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 Bander households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| General Serv Domestic | 1 |
| Lighterman | 1 |
| School Mistress | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 4 people were recorded with the Bander surname. That placed it at #33,288 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Bander a modern rank of #37,278.
An occupational surname for a maker or repairer of bande (belts or ribbons).
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bander bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.