The surname Baudder is derived from an Old Germanic nickname, baldo or baudo, meaning bold. The same word can also mean joyful, so in some cases the name may have been used to refer to a person of that nature. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. It is associated with the region of Swabia, in the southwest of Germany.
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Early Origins of the Baudder family
The surname Baudder was first found in Swabia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some in foreign countries. Their social status was continually elevated by their great contributions to society. In the Swabian dialect, the word Bauder or Buder meant "Schlaeger" or, in English, "striker."
Early History of the Baudder family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baudder research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1350 is included under the topic Early Baudder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Baudder Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bauder, Buder, Baudder, Bauderr, Bauders, Baudere, Bauderre and many more.
Early Notables of the Baudder family
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Migration of the Baudder family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Jacob Bauder, who came to Philadelphia in 1732. James Bauder, age 30; came to New York City in 1823; and H.P. Bauder arrived in Philadelphia in 1851..
