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

Neidert, 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 Neidert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neidert in America

Neidert is the 35671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neidert surname appeared 630 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 Neidert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neidert 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 Neidert

The surname Neidert is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated in the region of Bavaria or Saxony, where similar surnames with the "Neid" component were prevalent.

The name Neidert is believed to be derived from the German word "Neid," which means "envy" or "jealousy." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive surname given to someone perceived as envious or jealous in their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neidert can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears as "Neidhart," a variant spelling that was common during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname Neidert is mentioned in the Bairische Landtafel, a register of landowners and their properties in Bavaria. This record indicates that the name was well-established in that region by the 1300s.

Notable individuals with the surname Neidert throughout history include:

1. Johann Neidert (1615-1672), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works.
2. Hans Neidert (1793-1861), a Swiss painter and engraver celebrated for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Theodor Neidert (1856-1925), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag.
4. Walther Neidert (1893-1976), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the reconstruction efforts in postwar Berlin.
5. Anneliese Neidert (1920-1987), a German-born American sculptor known for her abstract works in bronze and stone.

While the surname Neidert has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neidert

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

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

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