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

Neifert, 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 Neifert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neifert in America

Neifert is the 40313th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neifert surname appeared 543 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 Neifert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neifert 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 Neifert

The surname NEIFERT is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic words "neife" meaning "nephew" and "hart" meaning "hard" or "strong". This suggests the name may have initially referred to a strong or hardy nephew within a family lineage.

Records show variations of the spelling, such as Neifehart, Neifeharte, and Neyffert, appearing in medieval German documents and charters from as early as the 13th century. The name was particularly concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a Conradus Neifehart is mentioned in a record from 1287. Another early record is from the Thurgauisches Urkundenbuch, where a Heinrich Neyffert is named in an entry from 1311.

In the 15th century, a Hannss Neifert from Nuremberg is recorded as having been a master goldsmith and member of the prestigious Nuremberg Guild of Goldsmiths. His intricate works and craftsmanship were renowned throughout the region.

During the 16th century, a notable figure was Johannes Neifert (1508-1573), a German Protestant theologian and reformer from Saxony. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a key role in the Reformation movement.

Another individual of note was Maria Neifert (1647-1723), a German midwife and healer who practiced in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Her expertise and compassionate care were highly regarded by the local community.

In the 18th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Karl Neifert (1733-1807), a successful merchant and landowner from Baden. He amassed considerable wealth and land holdings through his business ventures.

Throughout its history, the name NEIFERT has maintained its roots and strong connection to its Germanic origins, with many bearers of the name leaving their mark across various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neifert

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

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

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