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

Nidiffer, 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 Nidiffer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nidiffer in America

Nidiffer is the 36525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nidiffer surname appeared 612 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 Nidiffer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nidiffer 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 Nidiffer

The surname Nidiffer has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "nidiger," which translates to "lower" or "beneath." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived in a lower or more humble dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Nidiffer surname can be found in the church records of Alsfeld, a town in the German state of Hesse. In the year 1539, a man named Hans Nidiffer is listed as a resident of the town.

As the Nidiffer family spread across Germany and eventually into neighboring countries, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Nidifer, Niddiffer, and Niddipher. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Nidiffer surname was Johann Nidiffer, a German Protestant theologian and author who lived from 1623 to 1689. His scholarly works on religious subjects were widely circulated during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the Nidiffer name was Wilhelm Nidiffer, a German-born military officer who served in the Prussian army during the 18th century. He fought in several key battles of the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) and was recognized for his bravery and leadership.

As German immigrants began to settle in North America in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Nidiffer surname made its way to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is that of Jacob Nidiffer, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1765.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Nidiffer surname was John Nidiffer, a businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Philadelphia from 1868 to 1871. He was actively involved in the city's government and played a role in the development of public infrastructure.

Another individual of note was Sarah Nidiffer, an American author and poet who lived from 1823 to 1898. Her works, which often explored themes of nature and spirituality, were published in various literary magazines of the time.

While the Nidiffer surname is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life across several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nidiffer

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

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

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