Householder (surname)

Householder is a surname of English origin. It is considered an occupational surname, derived from the Middle English word "husholder" or "housholder," denoting someone who owned or managed a household or estate, particularly one of some standing. It could also refer to the head of a family or a tenant who held land directly from a lord. The term implied a certain level of responsibility and social position within the community.

Variations in spelling may include Housholder, Householder, Householder, and possibly others.

Early instances of the surname's usage can be found in historical records, such as census data, parish registers, and land deeds.

Notable people with the surname Householder include:

• Alston Scott Householder (1904–1993), an American mathematician known for his work in numerical analysis.

The surname Householder is not particularly common, and its distribution is mainly concentrated in regions with historical ties to England. Genealogical research can provide further insight into the history and origins of families bearing the Householder surname.