What does the surname Soldier mean?

The surname Soldier means "One who serves as a soldier or military combatant.". It is of English/French origin.

How common is the Soldier surname?

There are approximately 500 people with the surname Soldier in the United States.

Are there Soldier soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 10 soldiers with the Soldier surname appear in Civil War records.

Soldier

Occupational

Meaning

One who serves as a soldier or military combatant.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'solde' (pay/wages) and the agent suffix '-ier', originally referring to a paid military servant. The term entered English through Norman French after 1066.

About the Soldier Surname

An occupational surname denoting someone who served as a soldier or military professional. It is now quite uncommon as a family name.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 500 bearers in the United States #4,212 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare in modern times, historically found in English-speaking regions.

Soldier Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Soldier Surname

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Quick Facts

Origin: English/French
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval England
Estimated Bearers: 500

War Records

10 soldiers with the Soldier surname found in Civil War records.

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