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UK surname

Cader

A surname possibly derived from the French place name Cadere or the Occitan 'cader' meaning "to fall".

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Cader surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 117, ranked #28,033, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St Leonard Shoreditch, Hillersdon and Stowmarket. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rotherham, Leicester and Hertsmere.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Cader is 134 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1362.5%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2010

134 bearers

Map years

3

1861 to 2016

Key insights

  • Cader had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 108 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Cader surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Cader surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Cader 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 20 #29,743
1861 historical 108 #19,856
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 40 #31,174
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 58 #31,831
1998 modern 63 #31,639
1999 modern 66 #31,509
2000 modern 76 #30,578
2001 modern 83 #29,617
2002 modern 93 #28,920
2003 modern 102 #27,383
2004 modern 106 #27,045
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 103 #27,785
2007 modern 106 #27,722
2008 modern 122 #25,638
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 134 #25,263
2011 modern 127 #25,926
2012 modern 121 #26,829
2013 modern 114 #28,347
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 117 #28,033

Geography

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Where Caders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St Leonard Shoreditch, Hillersdon, Stowmarket, St Dunstan Stepney and Manchester. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Rotherham, Leicester, Hertsmere and Harrow. 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 St Leonard Shoreditch London (East Districts)
2 Hillersdon Buckinghamshire
3 Stowmarket Suffolk
4 St Dunstan Stepney London (East Districts)
5 Manchester Lancashire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Rotherham 023 Rotherham
2 Leicester 013 Leicester
3 Hertsmere 013 Hertsmere
4 Harrow 005 Harrow
5 Harrow 009 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Cader

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Cader

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Cader, 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

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Cader surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Cader household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Cader is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Cader 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

Cader falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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 Cader is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 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 Cader, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Cader

The surname CADER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "caeder," which means a maker of cades or small barrel-like containers used for storing various goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Cadere." This suggests that the name was already established in certain parts of England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

During the 13th century, the name CADER began to appear in various records and documents across different regions of England. For instance, a man named John Cader was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1275.

As time passed, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles, and various spelling variations emerged, such as Caddyr, Caddere, and Cadder. One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir Robert Cadyer, a Scottish politician who served as the Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1567 to 1568.

In the 16th century, the name CADER was also recorded in London, where a certain William Cader was born in 1538 and later became a prominent merchant in the city.

Moving forward to the 17th century, one of the most notable figures with this surname was John Cader (1638-1701), an English mathematician and astrologer who published several works on astronomy and astrology during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Samuel Cader (1674-1744), a British engineer and inventor who is credited with developing an early version of the steam engine.

During the 18th century, the name CADER continued to be found across various parts of England, with some families bearing this surname also establishing roots in other parts of the British Empire, such as Canada and Australia.

One notable Canadian with this surname was William Cader (1789-1858), a merchant and political figure who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada.

In the 19th century, the name CADER was also present in the United States, where several individuals bearing this surname made significant contributions in various fields. One such person was James Cader (1825-1897), a prominent abolitionist and civil rights activist who played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Cader families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Cader 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. Essex leads with 4 Caders recorded in 1881 and an index of 20.83x.

County Total Index
Essex 4 20.83x
Middlesex 3 3.08x
Royal Navy 2 172.41x
Warwickshire 1 4.08x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. East Ham in Essex leads with 4 Caders recorded in 1881 and an index of 1111.11x.

Place Total Index
East Ham 4 1111.11x
Kensington London 1 18.48x
Leamington Priors 1 166.67x
St George Hanover Square 1 58.48x
St George In East London 1 108.70x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Laura 1
Mary 1
Sarah 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Abdool 1
Golam 1
Heny.W. 1
Mahomed 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 Cader households.

FAQ

Cader surname: questions and answers

How common was the Cader surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Cader surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Cader surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Cader a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Cader surname mean?

A surname possibly derived from the French place name Cadere or the Occitan 'cader' meaning "to fall".

What does the Cader map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Cader 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.