Nelder

Nelder is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to the medieval era. The surname is of locational origin, denoting a person who hailed from a place called Neldar or a similar-sounding place. The name likely derived from the Old English words "neld" or "nelle," meaning a missile or sword, and "duru," meaning door. This could suggest that the original bearers of the surname were associated with weaponry or perhaps lived near a door-shaped geographical feature or structure.

The distribution of the Nelder surname is primarily concentrated in the southern counties of England, such as Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire, where early records of the name can be found. Over time, individuals bearing the surname have dispersed across the United Kingdom and beyond, particularly to former British colonies like Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Notable individuals carrying the Nelder surname have made contributions in various fields, including academia, art, literature, and science. The surname has retained its distinctiveness and is a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames that reflect the nation's history and cultural heritage.

There are approximately 437 people named Nelder in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Nelder.

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
  • Anthony
  • David
  • Geoffrey
  • John
  • Martin
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Terence
  • Terry
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Anne
  • Doris
  • Emma
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Jeannette
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Lynn
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Suzanne

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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