UK surname
A surname derived from the Medieval Latin word "bonda" meaning landowner or farmer.
In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Bonder surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 20, ranked #36,679, down from #33,110 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Dudley, St Leonard Shoreditch and St Marylebone. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bonder is 105 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 300.0%.
1881 census count
5
Ranked #33,110
Modern count
20
2016, ranked #36,679
Peak year
1861
105 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bonder surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bonder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | historical | 105 | #20,298 |
| 1881 | historical | 5 | #33,110 |
| 1891 | historical | 61 | #29,103 |
| 1901 | historical | 11 | #32,907 |
| 1911 | historical | 18 | #31,542 |
| 1997 | modern | 6 | #37,704 |
| 1998 | modern | 6 | #37,703 |
| 1999 | modern | 7 | #37,513 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 5 | #37,652 |
| 2002 | modern | 6 | #37,532 |
| 2003 | modern | 5 | #37,750 |
| 2004 | modern | 6 | #37,655 |
| 2005 | modern | 9 | #37,302 |
| 2006 | modern | 10 | #37,224 |
| 2007 | modern | 12 | #37,095 |
| 2008 | modern | 12 | #37,143 |
| 2009 | modern | 13 | #37,140 |
| 2010 | modern | 13 | #37,215 |
| 2011 | modern | 13 | #37,191 |
| 2012 | modern | 15 | #36,982 |
| 2013 | modern | 16 | #36,955 |
| 2014 | modern | 17 | #36,888 |
| 2015 | modern | 18 | #36,809 |
| 2016 | modern | 20 | #36,679 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Dudley, St Leonard Shoreditch, St Marylebone, St George the Martyr, St Andrew Holborn above the Bars, Furnival's Inn 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 | Dudley | Staffordshire |
| 2 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 3 | St Marylebone | London (North Districts) |
| 4 | St George the Martyr, St Andrew Holborn above the Bars, Furnival's Inn | London (Central Districts) |
| 5 | Liverpool | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bonder 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 Bonder, 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 Bonder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bonder 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, Bonder 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 Bonder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bonder, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Bonder has its origins in the German and Dutch languages, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "bunder," which referred to a bundle or a bundle of goods. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to packaging, transportation, or trading goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Aachen, Germany, where a certain Hans Bonder was mentioned in 1572. Another early reference appears in the baptismal records of the Reformed Church in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which lists the birth of a child named Pieter Bonder in 1598.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Bonder began to spread across various regions of Europe, particularly in Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Johann Bonder (1638-1701), a German theologian and author from Saxony, and Willem Bonder (1712-1788), a Dutch merchant and ship owner from Rotterdam.
In the 19th century, the Bonder surname was carried by several individuals who made significant contributions in various fields. One such person was Hans Bonder (1814-1892), a renowned Danish architect who designed several notable buildings in Copenhagen, including the Royal Danish Theatre. Another prominent figure was Friedrich Bonder (1839-1912), a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and historical scenes.
As the 20th century dawned, the Bonder name continued to be represented by notable figures. Among them was Karl Bonder (1901-1976), an Austrian mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. Another noteworthy individual was Anna Bonder (1920-2005), a Polish-born writer and activist who survived the Holocaust and wrote extensively about her experiences during World War II.
Throughout its history, the surname Bonder has been associated with various occupations, ranging from merchants and traders to artists, scholars, and professionals in various fields. While its origins can be traced back to the German and Dutch languages, the name has spread across many regions and cultures, becoming a part of the diverse tapestry of surnames found throughout the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bonder 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. Yorkshire leads with 3 Bonders recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.24x.
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ormesby in Yorkshire leads with 3 Bonders recorded in 1881 and an index of 2307.69x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Ormesby | 3 | 2307.69x |
| Charlton Next Woolwich | 1 | 588.24x |
| Islington London | 1 | 21.28x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bonder 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 Bonder surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| F. | 1 |
| William | 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 Bonder households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Cook | 1 |
| Iron Pipe Caster | 1 |
| Mercantile Clerk | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Bonder surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 20 in 2016. That gives Bonder a modern rank of #36,679.
A surname derived from the Medieval Latin word "bonda" meaning landowner or farmer.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bonder 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.