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Early Origins of the Binder family

The surname Binder was first found in Austria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into several houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Binder family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Binder research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1700, 1723, 1763 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Binder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Binder Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Binder, Binnder, Bindder, Binderr, Biender, Biennder and many more.

Early Notables of the Binder family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Binder were

  • Georg Binder (d. 1545), who translated Latin religious plays into German

Binder Ranking

In the United States, the name Binder is the 3,063rd most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Binder is ranked the 4,850th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2


United States Binder migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Binder Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hans Georg Binder, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 3
  • Theopel Binder, who settled in Carolina in 1738 with his wife and three children
  • Albrecht Fried Binder, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1744 3
  • Albrecht Friedrich Binder, who settled in Philadelphia in 1744
  • Catherine Binder, who landed in New York, NY in 1749 3
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Binder Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • C W Binder, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 3
  • Civink Binder, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1852 3
  • Engelbert Binder, aged 17, who arrived in New York in 1854 3
  • Gottlieb Binder, aged 20, who arrived in New York in 1854 3
  • Fred Binder, who arrived in Delaware in 1857
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Binder Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Frank Binder, who landed in Mississippi in 1903 3

Australia Binder migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Binder Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Brerton Binder, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Bolton" in 1849 4

New Zealand Binder migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Binder Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Miss Amelia Binder, (b. 1842), aged 24, British domestic servant travelling from London aboard the ship "John Temperley" arriving in Lyttelton, Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand on 21st June 1866 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Binder (post 1700) +

  • David Binder (1931-2019), London-born, American journalist, author and lecturer, known for his work with the New York Times
  • Abraham Binder (1895-1966), American composer
  • Theodor Binder (b. 1919), German-born Peruvian physician
  • Julius Binder (1870-1939), German lawyer and philosopher
  • Heinrich Wilhelm Karl Maria Binder (b. 1947), Austrian neurologist
  • Hans Binder (b. 1948), Austrian race car (Formula One) driver
  • Franz Binder (1911-1989), Austrian football player and trainer


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  3. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  4. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) The BOLTON 1849. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1849Bolton.htm
  5. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html


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