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UK surname

Halder

A surname of German origin meaning "heathland dweller".

In the 1881 census there were 172 people recorded with the Halder surname, ranking it #14,163 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 233, ranked #17,625, down from #14,163 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Seamer, Gateshead and St Pancras. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Scarborough, Selby and Coventry.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Halder is 235 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 35.5%.

1881 census count

172

Ranked #14,163

Modern count

233

2016, ranked #17,625

Peak year

2010

235 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Halder had 172 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #14,163 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016, ranked #17,625.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 223 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Outer Suburbs.

Halder surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Halder surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Halder 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 156 #12,552
1861 historical 203 #11,865
1881 historical 172 #14,163
1891 historical 223 #13,800
1901 historical 186 #15,839
1911 historical 221 #14,044
1997 modern 166 #19,797
1998 modern 173 #19,821
1999 modern 175 #19,798
2000 modern 179 #19,494
2001 modern 182 #19,039
2002 modern 204 #18,062
2003 modern 195 #18,411
2004 modern 204 #17,992
2005 modern 210 #17,572
2006 modern 210 #17,718
2007 modern 211 #17,856
2008 modern 217 #17,693
2009 modern 232 #17,293
2010 modern 235 #17,477
2011 modern 223 #17,940
2012 modern 212 #18,481
2013 modern 218 #18,441
2014 modern 224 #18,202
2015 modern 235 #17,530
2016 modern 233 #17,625

Geography

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Where Halders are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Seamer, Gateshead, St Pancras, St Michael-le-Belfry and St Olave Marygate and St Michael-le-Belfry, St Giles. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Scarborough, Selby, Coventry, East Riding of Yorkshire and Hillingdon. 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 Seamer Yorkshire, North Riding
2 Gateshead Durham
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 St Michael-le-Belfry and St Olave Marygate Yorkshire, East Riding
5 St Michael-le-Belfry, St Giles Yorkshire, East Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Scarborough 004 Scarborough
2 Selby 003 Selby
3 Coventry 002 Coventry
4 East Riding of Yorkshire 013 East Riding of Yorkshire
5 Hillingdon 031 Hillingdon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Halder

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Halder

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Outer Suburbs

Nationally, the Halder surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Outer Suburbs, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Halder household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods are found on the outer edges of many towns and cities. Many residents were born outside the UK. Indian ethnic group representation is high. There are high numbers of families with dependent children aged 5 to 14. Incidences of disability and of provision of unpaid care are low. Neighbourhoods provide a mix of detached housing and flats, and terraced housing is not uncommon. Levels of overcrowding are low and homeownership rates are high. Professional and managerial occupations are prevalent: unemployment is low and education to degree level is the norm.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Halder is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, 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 households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

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

Halder 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

Halder 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 Halder is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Halder

The surname HALDER is of German origin, originating in the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "halden," which means "to slope" or "to incline." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who lived on or near a hillside or sloping terrain.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname HALDER can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of present-day Germany. In some historical documents, the name is also spelled as "Holder" or "Halter," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling during that era.

One notable historical reference to the name HALDER is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the former Margraviate of Brandenburg. This record, dated around 1280, mentions a certain "Johannes Halder" as a landowner in the region.

During the 14th century, the surname HALDER appears to have spread across various parts of Germany, as well as neighboring regions such as Austria and Switzerland. In the town of Nuremberg, for instance, a merchant named Hans HALDER is recorded in the city's trade guild records from the late 1300s.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname HALDER was Friedrich HALDER, a German military commander who lived from 1884 to 1972. He served as the Chief of the Army General Staff during World War II and played a significant role in the planning and execution of the German military campaigns in the early years of the war.

Another notable figure with the surname HALDER was Winifred HALDER, an American architect who lived from 1888 to 1965. She was one of the first women to be licensed as an architect in the state of California and was known for her contributions to the Prairie School and Craftsman styles of architecture.

In the realm of literature, the name HALDER is associated with the Austrian writer and playwright Felix HALDER, who lived from 1900 to 1988. He was known for his works that explored themes of human relationships and societal issues.

Another individual of note was Gisela HALDER, a German actress who lived from 1933 to 2021. She had a successful career in both theater and film, appearing in numerous productions throughout her lifetime.

While the surname HALDER is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and diverse geographical spread across various regions of Europe suggest that it has been a part of the cultural tapestry for several centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Halder families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Halder 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. Yorkshire leads with 116 Halders recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.98x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 116 6.98x
Durham 18 3.61x
Middlesex 18 1.07x
Surrey 11 1.35x
Devon 3 0.86x
Gloucestershire 3 0.91x
Lancashire 1 0.05x
Staffordshire 1 0.18x
Suffolk 1 0.49x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Clifton In York in Yorkshire leads with 15 Halders recorded in 1881 and an index of 431.03x.

Place Total Index
Clifton In York 15 431.03x
Caytn Deepdal Kilrby 14 4000.00x
St Pancras London 14 10.37x
Cloughton 10 3225.81x
Westoe 10 35.34x
Snainton 9 2000.00x
South Shields 8 179.78x
Falsgrave 7 285.71x
Stillington 7 2058.82x
York St Margaret 7 679.61x
Heworth 6 1395.35x
Newington 6 9.68x
Burniston 5 2500.00x
Leeds 5 5.33x
Scalby In Scarborough 5 1470.59x
York St Mary 5 72.57x
Scarborough 4 26.47x
York St Maurice 4 127.80x
Exeter St Mary Arches 3 909.09x
Haxby 3 937.50x
Stroud 3 46.88x
Croydon 2 4.41x
Fylingdales 2 240.96x
Islington London 2 1.23x
Lambeth 2 1.37x
York St George 2 152.67x
Camberwell 1 0.93x
Handsworth 1 7.16x
Hutton Bushell 1 344.83x
Ipswich St Margaret 1 14.43x
Langton 1 666.67x
Manningham 1 4.88x
Ratcliffe London 1 10.79x
Rusholme 1 18.83x
Silpho 1 2000.00x
Westminster St John 1 4.89x
York Holy Trinity 1 69.44x
York Holy Trinity Kings 1 294.12x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 14
William 10
Thomas 6
James 5
Henry 3
Isaac 3
Charles 2
Eleazar 2
Emanuel 2
Ernest 2
Frederick 2
Harry 2
Richard 2
Robert 2
Samuel 2
Alfred 1
Atkinson 1
Chas. 1
Dickinson 1
Edward 1
Eleazer 1
Elijah 1
Enoch 1
Felix 1
Frank 1
Geo.C. 1
George 1
Jo. 1
Joseph 1
Jospph 1
Matthew 1
Sidney 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Halder surname: questions and answers

How common was the Halder surname in 1881?

In 1881, 172 people were recorded with the Halder surname. That placed it at #14,163 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Halder surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016. That gives Halder a modern rank of #17,625.

What does the Halder surname mean?

A surname of German origin meaning "heathland dweller".

What does the Halder map show?

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