About Nelder
The surname Nelder is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Nedel" or "Nedela," which was a short form of various compound names beginning with "nead," meaning "need" or "desire." The name Nelder therefore likely originated as a nickname for someone who was eager or ambitious. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Nelder is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nelder based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Nelder in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Nelder using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.