Vidler Surname
Approximately 4,707 people bear this surname
Vidler Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from an occupation. 'the fiddler,' a player on the fiddle (v. Fidler). The V here is a connecting link between viol and fiddle; compare Vowler for Fowler, Venn for Fenn, Vanner for Fanner, and probably the Devonshire Vivash for Fiveash.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2,183 | 1:12,366 | 1,802 |
| England | 1,663 | 1:33,505 | 4,431 |
| United States | 329 | 1:1,101,699 | 79,755 |
| Canada | 262 | 1:140,632 | 14,476 |
| Scotland | 76 | 1:70,445 | 5,436 |
| Wales | 66 | 1:46,887 | 4,434 |
| New Zealand | 29 | 1:156,149 | 17,650 |
| Russia | 25 | 1:5,764,922 | 242,644 |
| France | 13 | 1:5,109,440 | 259,941 |
| Belarus | 8 | 1:1,187,632 | 77,603 |
| Germany | 7 | 1:11,500,780 | 305,602 |
| Brazil | 7 | 1:30,582,047 | 441,004 |
| Kazakhstan | 7 | 1:2,526,071 | 102,287 |
| Qatar | 6 | 1:393,000 | 55,922 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1:18,059,235 | 248,362 |
| Italy | 3 | 1:20,385,563 | 143,117 |
| Thailand | 2 | 1:35,319,172 | 966,191 |
| Norway | 2 | 1:2,571,143 | 95,402 |
| Taiwan | 2 | 1:11,722,373 | 63,559 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| Malaysia | 2 | 1:14,747,112 | 316,340 |
| Malta | 1 | 1:430,272 | 3,380 |
| Poland | 1 | 1:38,008,749 | 231,653 |
| Philippines | 1 | 1:101,238,223 | 404,861 |
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Jamaica | 1 | 1:2,869,947 | 13,896 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1:7,335,483 | 16,643 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 1:884,876 | 13,055 |
| Chile | 1 | 1:17,616,474 | 93,597 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1:1,845,036 | 20,648 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 891 | 1:27,357 | 3,727 |
| Scotland | 9 | 1:415,913 | 11,811 |
| Jersey | 1 | 1:51,882 | 3,898 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 36 | 1:1,394,963 | 75,931 |
Vidler Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from an occupation. 'the fiddler,' a player on the fiddle (v. Fidler). The V here is a connecting link between viol and fiddle; compare Vowler for Fowler, Venn for Fenn, Vanner for Fanner, and probably the Devonshire Vivash for Fiveash. For further instances, v. Vowler.
Reginald le Vielur, Oxfordshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Robert Vidulator, Oxfordshire, ibid.
1786. Married — Matthew Vidler and Frances Barnes: St. George, Hanover Square.
1808. Edmund Vidler and Ann Meager: ibid.
Voiced or West-Country forms of Fidler.
A West of England pronunciation of Fiddler.
Armorially identified with Vidlow, or Vis de Lu. See Fidler. Humphry Vis de Lou held a barony in Berks 1086 (Domesd.). He also held as mesne lord in Berks and Hants (Ibid.); and Ralph Vis-de-lew, his brother, held lands in Norfolk (Ibid.). From the Berkshire line descended Walkelin Vis-de-leu, who returned his barony in Berks 1165 as held by the service of one knight (Lib. Niger), and Sir William Vis-de-lou, of Berks, who c. 1300 bore three wolves’ heads (Palg. P. Writs). Of the Norfolk line descended from Ralph, William de Vis- de-lou was Lord of 'Visdelieus’ in Shelfhanger in 1170 (Blomefield, i. 114-117). In 1300 William Vis-de-lou was living. His son Sir Thomas left two daughters, his heirs. A branch was seated for seven generations at Shotley, Suffolk, and bore three wolves’ heads (Ibid.). In 13th cent. Winemar V. held Stotel, Suffolk, and Walchelin V. a fief at Shotley (Testa de Neville). In 1329 Sir William de Vis-de-lew presented to the Rectory of Santon, Norfolk, and in 1374 John Jernagan m. the dau. of Sir Thomas Vis-de-low (Blomefield, ii. 157,415).
From the Danish, Fiedler; a personal name.
Vidler Demographics
Vidler Religious Adherence
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Religious Adherence
in Russia
Vidler Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Vidler Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Vidler (Russian: Видлер) is carried by more people in Australia than any other country/territory. It may occur as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Vidler? popularity and diffusion
The surname Vidler is the 100,370th most widely held surname globally It is held by approximately 1 in 1,548,236 people. The surname is mostly found in Oceania, where 47 percent of Vidler live; 47 percent live in Australasia and 47 percent live in Australia and New Zealand.
It is most commonly held in Australia, where it is held by 2,183 people, or 1 in 12,366. In Australia Vidler is primarily found in: New South Wales, where 47 percent are found, Queensland, where 26 percent are found and Victoria, where 18 percent are found. Other than Australia Vidler exists in 30 countries. It also occurs in England, where 35 percent are found and The United States, where 7 percent are found.
Vidler Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The prevalency of Vidler has changed through the years. In England the number of people bearing the Vidler surname rose 187 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it rose 914 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Scotland it rose 844 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Vidler Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those bearing the Vidler surname is primarily Orthodox (100%) in Russia.
In The United States Vidler are 8.59% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 55.36% registered to vote for the political party.
The amount Vidler earn in different countries varies somewhat. In United States they earn 16.09% more than the national average, earning $50,093 USD per year and in Canada they earn 1.23% more than the national average, earning $50,292 CAD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
Vidler Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vidler in the Russian language | ||
| Видлер | vidler | - |
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