Find out how popular the last name Neddermeyer is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Neddermeyer.

Neddermeyer, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Neddermeyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neddermeyer in America

Neddermeyer is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neddermeyer surname appeared 180 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Neddermeyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neddermeyer to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Neddermeyer

The surname Neddermeyer is of German origin, originating in the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Low German words "nedder" meaning "lower" and "meyer" meaning "farm steward" or "estate manager." This suggests that the name was initially borne by someone who oversaw a lower or subordinate farm or estate.

One of the earliest known records of the name appears in a 1487 document from the town of Neuhaus am Rennweg in Thuringia, where a certain Hans Neddermeyer is mentioned as a landowner. This region in central Germany was likely the initial epicenter of the surname's usage.

In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of Germany, with various spellings emerging, such as Nedermeyer, Nedermayer, and Niedermayer. A notable bearer from this period was Johannes Neddermeyer, a Lutheran theologian and author born in Erfurt in 1532.

By the 17th century, the surname had also made its way to neighboring regions, including the Netherlands and Switzerland. In a 1629 census record from Bern, Switzerland, a family headed by Jacob Neddermeyer is listed among the city's residents.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name in the New World was Johann Neddermeyer, who emigrated from the Palatinate region of Germany to Pennsylvania in 1752. He and his descendants played a role in the early settlement and development of the American colonies.

Other notable individuals with the surname Neddermeyer throughout history include:

1. Otto Neddermeyer (1870-1945), a German author and journalist known for his satirical works.
2. Wilhelm Neddermeyer (1887-1944), a German military officer who served in both World Wars.
3. Hans Neddermeyer (1899-1972), a German engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to automotive technology.
4. Edith Neddermeyer (1901-1987), a Swiss painter and illustrator known for her nature-themed works.
5. Theodor Neddermeyer (1920-2004), a German-American physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project and later researched nuclear fusion.

While the surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period in central Germany, where it likely denoted an individual's occupation or connection to a specific estate or farmland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neddermeyer

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Neddermeyer.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Neddermeyer was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Neddermeyer has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Neddermeyer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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