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

Niebling, 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 Niebling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niebling in America

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

The Niebling 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 Niebling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niebling 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 Niebling

The surname Niebling is of German origin, first appearing in records from the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "Nebel," meaning "fog" or "mist," and may have initially referred to someone who lived near a misty or foggy area.

The earliest known record of the Niebling name dates back to 1587, when a Johannes Niebling was listed in a church registry in the town of Meiningen, located in what is now the state of Thuringia, Germany. Over the following centuries, the name spread to various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling such as Niebling, Niebelungen, and Nebelung.

One notable historical figure bearing the Niebling surname was Johann Friedrich Niebling (1767-1846), a German theologian and writer who served as a pastor in the town of Groningen. His works included sermons, religious tracts, and a treatise on the importance of religious education.

In the 19th century, the Niebling name appeared in various German-language publications and records. For instance, a Carl Niebling was listed as a merchant in the city of Hamburg in 1843, while a Johann Niebling was recorded as a teacher in the town of Eisenach in 1862.

As the 20th century dawned, the Niebling surname continued to be found throughout Germany and other German-speaking regions. One notable individual was Otto Niebling (1888-1966), a German artist and sculptor known for his works depicting animals and rural scenes.

Another person of note was Friedrich Niebling (1895-1973), a German writer and journalist who worked for various newspapers and magazines in the early-to-mid 20th century. He published several collections of short stories and novels, often focused on themes of rural life and the German countryside.

While the Niebling name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals bearing this surname can be traced back to its Germanic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niebling

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

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

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