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

Nicewander, 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 Nicewander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nicewander in America

Nicewander is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nicewander surname appeared 328 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 Nicewander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nicewander 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 Nicewander

The surname Nicewander has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the late 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Middle High German words "niuwe" and "wanderer," meaning "new wanderer" or "new traveler." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had recently arrived in a particular region or had undertaken a significant journey.

One of the earliest known records of the name Nicewander can be found in the village of Dorfprozelten, located in the present-day state of Bavaria, where a family bearing this surname was documented in the late 1500s. It is thought that the name may have originated in this region before spreading to other parts of Germany and eventually beyond.

In the 17th century, the Nicewander name appears in various church records and municipal archives across different German states, such as Hesse, Saxony, and Rhineland-Palatinate. This suggests that individuals with this surname had established themselves in various parts of the region by that time.

One notable individual bearing the Nicewander surname was Johann Nicewander (1602-1675), a German Protestant theologian and author who served as a minister in the city of Darmstadt. His writings on religious topics and his contributions to the local church community earned him recognition during his lifetime.

Another figure of historical significance was Katharina Nicewander (1670-1738), a German midwife who practiced in the town of Niederselters, in the modern-day state of Hesse. Her work and dedication to assisting women during childbirth were well-regarded in her community.

In the 19th century, the name Nicewander was found in various places, including the town of Neu-Isenburg, near Frankfurt, where a family with this surname owned a successful bakery business. One member of this family, Wilhelm Nicewander (1825-1901), became a prominent local politician and served as the mayor of Neu-Isenburg for several years.

The Nicewander surname also appeared in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration patterns. For instance, in the late 19th century, there were records of individuals with this surname in the Netherlands, particularly in the city of Amsterdam.

While the name Nicewander is not as common today as some other German surnames, it has maintained a presence throughout various regions of Germany and has been carried by individuals who have contributed to their communities in various fields, from religion and politics to business and healthcare.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nicewander

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

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

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