How common is the Breader surname?

There are approximately 400 people with the surname Breader in the United States.

Are there Breader soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 2 soldiers with the Breader surname appear in Civil War records.

Breader

Q: What does the surname Breader mean?

The surname Breader means "An occupational surname for someone who makes or sells bread.". It is of English/German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

An occupational surname for someone who makes or sells bread.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English or German 'bread' combined with the occupational suffix '-er,' indicating a person engaged in bread-making or baking. The surname denotes a baker or bread merchant.

About the Breader Surname

An occupational surname indicating a baker or bread-maker, likely from medieval craft guilds. The rarity of the surname suggests it may have been localized to specific communities.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare; found in England and German-speaking regions.

Breader Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Breader Surname

Richard Breader

Quick Facts

Origin: English/German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 14th century
Estimated Bearers: 400

War Records

2 soldiers with the Breader surname found in Civil War records.

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