UK surname
A surname derived from the German word "boden," meaning soil or ground.
In the 1881 census there were 12 people recorded with the Boder surname, ranking it #31,914 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 9, ranked #37,705, down from #31,914 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Davenham, Wingfield, North and Chesterfield. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Boder is 106 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 25.0%.
1881 census count
12
Ranked #31,914
Modern count
9
2016, ranked #37,705
Peak year
1861
106 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Boder surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Boder 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 | 44 | #25,328 |
| 1861 | historical | 106 | #20,147 |
| 1881 | historical | 12 | #31,914 |
| 1891 | historical | 94 | #24,820 |
| 1901 | historical | 13 | #32,633 |
| 1911 | historical | 13 | #32,172 |
| 1997 | modern | 9 | #37,214 |
| 1998 | modern | 10 | #37,048 |
| 1999 | modern | 10 | #37,072 |
| 2000 | modern | 11 | #36,879 |
| 2001 | modern | 10 | #36,852 |
| 2002 | modern | 10 | #36,902 |
| 2003 | modern | 8 | #37,248 |
| 2004 | modern | 9 | #37,213 |
| 2005 | modern | 7 | #37,581 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 5 | #38,004 |
| 2008 | modern | 8 | #37,597 |
| 2009 | modern | 11 | #37,336 |
| 2010 | modern | 12 | #37,307 |
| 2011 | modern | 10 | #37,504 |
| 2012 | modern | 9 | #37,614 |
| 2013 | modern | 10 | #37,539 |
| 2014 | modern | 9 | #37,679 |
| 2015 | modern | 8 | #37,797 |
| 2016 | modern | 9 | #37,705 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Davenham, Wingfield, North, Chesterfield, Great Budworth (Witton with Twambrook), Davenham (Leftwich) and Liverpool. 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 | Davenham | Cheshire |
| 2 | Wingfield, North | Derbyshire |
| 3 | Chesterfield | Derbyshire |
| 4 | Great Budworth (Witton with Twambrook), Davenham (Leftwich) | Cheshire |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Boder 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 Boder, 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 Boder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Boder 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, Boder 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 Boder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Boder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BODER is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "bode," meaning a messenger or a herald. The name may have been adopted by those who worked as messengers or town criers in medieval times.
In the early records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Boder, Bodder, and Böder. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the church records of the town of Nördlingen, Bavaria, in the year 1583, where a certain Hans Boder is mentioned.
The BODER surname is also linked to certain place names in Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. For instance, the village of Boderitz, located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, may have contributed to the name's development.
In the 17th century, the BODER name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Elias Boder (1635-1688), a German mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with publishing the first star atlas in Germany.
Another notable figure bearing the BODER surname was Johann Jakob Boder (1753-1832), a German theologian and philosopher. He taught at the University of Wittenberg and published several works on theology and philosophy.
During the 18th century, the BODER name found its way into the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johann Georg Boder, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1753 from the Palatinate region of Germany.
In the 19th century, Friedrich Boder (1826-1899) was a German-American journalist and author. He immigrated to the United States in 1848 and worked as a newspaper editor, contributing to various German-language publications.
Another notable figure was Wilhelm Boder (1866-1938), a German-American artist and illustrator. He was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, and later emigrated to the United States, where he worked as an illustrator for various magazines and publications.
Throughout its history, the BODER surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and immigrants who sought new opportunities in different parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Boder 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 8 Boders recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.46x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Marylebone London in Middlesex leads with 7 Boders recorded in 1881 and an index of 122.38x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| St Marylebone London | 7 | 122.38x |
| Brinnington | 2 | 909.09x |
| Kimberworth | 1 | 169.49x |
| St George Hanover Square | 1 | 52.91x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Boder 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 Boder surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Boder households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Beer Seller | 1 |
| Boot Machinist | 1 |
| Cotton Operative | 1 |
| Dressmaker | 1 |
| General Labourer | 1 |
| Porter Ironmonger | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 12 people were recorded with the Boder surname. That placed it at #31,914 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 9 in 2016. That gives Boder a modern rank of #37,705.
A surname derived from the German word "boden," meaning soil or ground.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Boder 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.