Loader

Loader is a British surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "lode" or "laad," which means to load or burden. The name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a loader or a drover of pack animals.

The Loader surname is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, including Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. Throughout history, individuals bearing the Loader surname have been involved in various occupations such as agriculture, transportation, and trade.

Notable individuals with the surname Loader include Richard Loader, an influential landowner in Sussex during the 16th century, and Sarah Loader, a prominent artist known for her landscape paintings in the late 19th century.

Today, the Loader surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, with many descendants residing in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the United States. The name reflects a rich heritage of hard work, determination, and resilience among those who bear it.

There are approximately 3,294 people named Loader in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,755th most common surname in Britain. Around 51 in a million people in Britain are named Loader.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Alison
  • Carole
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Joanne
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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