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

Neiheisel, 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 Neiheisel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neiheisel in America

Neiheisel is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neiheisel surname appeared 370 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 Neiheisel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neiheisel 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 Neiheisel

The surname Neiheisel is of German origin, believed to have emerged in the late 15th century or early 16th century. It is derived from the German words "nei" meaning "new" and "heisel" meaning "small house" or "cottage." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a newly constructed small house or cottage.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Neiheisel can be found in historical records from various regions of Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and Rhineland-Palatinate. The name appears to have been more prevalent in rural areas, where small cottages and farmhouses were common.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Neiheisel was Hans Neiheisel, a farmer born around 1520 in the village of Niederalteich, located in the present-day state of Bavaria. Records from the time indicate that he owned a small cottage and a modest plot of land.

Another notable figure was Johann Neiheisel, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Worms, in the Rhineland-Palatinate region, during the late 16th century. He is mentioned in local guild records as a skilled craftsman who produced tools and implements for the surrounding farming communities.

In the 17th century, a family of Neiheisel weavers and textile workers lived in the town of Pforzheim, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. They were known for producing high-quality textiles and fabrics, which were traded throughout the region.

During the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Friedrich Neiheisel made a name for himself in the city of Frankfurt am Main. He was involved in the trade of various goods, including textiles, spices, and wines, and his business dealings extended across Europe.

Another individual of note was Katharina Neiheisel, born in 1795 in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria. She was a renowned herbalist and healer, known for her knowledge of traditional medicinal plants and remedies. Her expertise was highly sought after in her community and surrounding areas.

While the surname Neiheisel is not among the most common in Germany, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, from farmers and craftsmen to merchants and healers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neiheisel

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

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

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