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

Neider, 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 Neider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neider in America

Neider is the 26339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neider surname appeared 927 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 Neider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neider 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 Neider

The surname NEIDER is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. This name likely derived from the Middle High German word "nider," which meant "low" or "down." It may have originally referred to a person who lived in a lowland area or near a river valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NEIDER surname appears in the Nürnberger Polizeibücher, a historical record of police regulations in the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the 15th century. The name is also found in various church records and tax rolls from other regions of Germany during the same time period.

The NEIDER surname has several variations in spelling, including Nyder, Nider, and Nieder, which reflect regional dialects and pronunciation differences. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the names of specific towns or villages where the family resided, such as Niederau or Niederhausen.

One notable person with the NEIDER surname was Johann Neider (c. 1380-1438), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Vienna. He was a prominent figure in the Council of Basel and wrote several works on moral philosophy and theology.

Another individual of historical significance was Johann Nyder (c. 1380-1438), a Swiss-German Dominican friar and preacher who wrote extensively on spiritual and moral topics. His works, such as the "Formicarius" and "Preceptorium Divinae Legis," were widely read and influential in his time.

In the 16th century, Hans Neider (c. 1500-1565) was a German painter and engraver who worked in the Renaissance style. His works, including religious paintings and engravings, can be found in various churches and galleries across Germany.

During the 17th century, Johann Nider (1635-1702) was a German composer and organist who served in the court of the Elector of Brandenburg. He composed numerous sacred and secular works, including operas and instrumental pieces.

In the 19th century, Johann Neider (1801-1876) was a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of several cities in Germany, including Berlin and Dresden. He designed several notable buildings and public spaces that still stand today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neider

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

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 Neider 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 Neider 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 Neider was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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