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

Neidinger, 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 Neidinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neidinger in America

Neidinger is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neidinger surname appeared 138 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 Neidinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neidinger 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 Neidinger

The surname Neidinger originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Neiding," which means "envy" or "grudge." The name likely referred to someone with a jealous or envious nature.

Neidinger is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is also found in areas of Austria, Switzerland, and parts of eastern France, where German influence was significant.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Neidinger can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Fürth, near Nuremberg, dating back to the late 16th century. These records often served as vital records for births, marriages, and deaths during that time.

In the 17th century, the name Neidinger appeared in various manuscripts and records across southern Germany. For instance, Johann Neidinger, a prominent merchant from Augsburg, was mentioned in city records from the 1640s.

During the 18th century, the name Neidinger began to spread across different regions of Germany. Notable individuals with this surname include Friedrich Neidinger (1720-1793), a German philosopher and theologian from Württemberg, and Johann Christoph Neidinger (1755-1829), a German composer and music teacher from Saxony.

In the 19th century, the Neidinger name gained prominence in the arts and sciences. One of the most famous figures was Albert Neidinger (1834-1912), a renowned German chess player and author from Berlin. Another notable individual was Gustav Neidinger (1856-1919), a German mathematician and professor at the University of Tübingen.

The early 20th century saw the rise of several influential individuals with the Neidinger surname. These include Karl Neidinger (1886-1954), a German architect and urban planner who designed many notable buildings in Berlin, and Hans Neidinger (1901-1976), a German politician and member of the Bundestag (German parliament) from the Social Democratic Party.

Throughout its history, the Neidinger surname has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For instance, the town of Neidingen in Baden-Württemberg is believed to have derived its name from the Neidinger family, who may have been among the earliest settlers in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neidinger

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

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

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