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

Nibarger, 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 Nibarger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nibarger in America

Nibarger is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nibarger surname appeared 322 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 Nibarger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nibarger 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 Nibarger

The surname Nibarger is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period or the early modern era. It is thought to be derived from a combination of German words, "nie" meaning "never" and "berger" meaning "hill" or "mountain dweller." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a place where hills or mountains were scarce or absent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Nibarger is mentioned in a document dated 1492. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Nibarger surname was Johann Nibarger, a Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived from 1520 to 1587. He was a prominent figure in the Reformation movement and authored several influential works on theology and biblical interpretation.

During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Germany, with records indicating the presence of Nibargers in neighboring regions such as Switzerland and Austria. One notable example is Peter Nibarger, a Swiss clockmaker who lived from 1632 to 1701 and was renowned for his intricate and innovative timepiece designs.

As the centuries progressed, the name continued to disperse across Europe and eventually made its way to the Americas through various waves of immigration. One of the earliest documented Nibargers in the United States was Johann Nibarger, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century.

Another significant figure in the history of the Nibarger name was Friedrich Nibarger, a German philosopher and author who lived from 1795 to 1858. His works explored a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, ethics, and the nature of human consciousness.

In the 19th century, the Nibarger surname gained prominence in the field of politics, with several individuals holding public office. One notable example was William Nibarger, an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1875 to 1879, representing the state of Ohio.

While the precise origins of the Nibarger surname may be shrouded in the mists of time, its history spans centuries and continents, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark across various fields and disciplines. From theologians and craftsmen to philosophers and politicians, the Nibarger name has a rich and diverse legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nibarger

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

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

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