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

Niebergall, 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 Niebergall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niebergall in America

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

The Niebergall 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 Niebergall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niebergall 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 Niebergall

The surname Niebergall originated in Germany and has its roots dating back to the late 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "Nieberg," which refers to a low-lying or marshy area, and "Gall," meaning a valley or ravine. This suggests that the name originated from a particular geographic location in Germany where the earliest bearers of this surname lived or worked.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Niebergall name can be found in the church records of the town of Lippstadt, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In 1587, a document mentions a certain Hans Niebergall, a farmer residing in the nearby village of Overhagen.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Niebergall name became more prominent in the regions of Westphalia and Lower Saxony, where several families bearing this surname can be traced back through parish records and local archives. One notable individual from this period was Johann Niebergall (1630-1692), a Lutheran pastor who served in the town of Minden, Westphalia.

As the Niebergall family spread across Germany, some variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Niebergal, Niebergahl, and Niebergal. In the 19th century, a few individuals with this surname achieved recognition, including Friedrich Niebergall (1812-1887), a prominent German educator and school administrator from Saxony.

Another noteworthy figure was Ernst Niebergall (1815-1859), a German composer and music teacher from Darmstadt. He is best known for his contributions to church music and choral compositions.

In the early 20th century, one of the most influential Niebergalls was Otto Niebergall (1876-1945), a German theologian and professor at the University of Heidelberg. His scholarly works on Christian ethics and the philosophy of religion were widely respected in academic circles.

While the Niebergall surname has its roots firmly planted in Germany, over the centuries, families bearing this name have migrated to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and other European countries. However, it remains a relatively uncommon surname, with the highest concentration of Niebergalls still found in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niebergall

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

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

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