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

Neiderhiser, 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 Neiderhiser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neiderhiser in America

Neiderhiser is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neiderhiser surname appeared 324 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 Neiderhiser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neiderhiser 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 Neiderhiser

The surname Neiderhiser is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the German words "nieder" meaning "low" and "hiser" referring to a small house or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a person who lived in a modest or lowly house.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Regensburg, Bavaria, from the year 1437, where a Hanns Neiderhiser is mentioned as a resident. The spelling variations during this time included Niderhiser, Niderhyser, and Niderhayser.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and tax rolls across parts of southern Germany, such as Württemberg and Baden-Württemberg. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions by this time.

A notable early bearer of the name was Johann Neiderhiser, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in trade with other German cities and played a role in local politics.

Another historically significant individual with this surname was Hans Neiderhiser, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd in the early 16th century. He is credited with developing innovative techniques for forging high-quality tools and weapons, which earned him a reputation beyond his local area.

In the 17th century, the name can be found in various church and municipal records in the Palatinate region of Germany, suggesting that some families with this surname may have migrated westward during this period.

Other notable individuals with the surname Neiderhiser include Katharina Neiderhiser, a respected midwife and herbalist who practiced in the village of Dornstetten in the Black Forest region during the late 17th century, and Georg Neiderhiser, a skilled stonemason who worked on the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Ulm in the early 18th century.

While the surname Neiderhiser is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical legacy rooted in various regions of Germany, with bearers of the name having made contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neiderhiser

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

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

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