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

Nied, 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 Nied surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nied in America

Nied is the 38902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nied surname appeared 567 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 Nied.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nied 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 Nied

The surname NIED has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the early 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "nid," meaning "envy" or "jealousy." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a person's character or behavior.

Some of the earliest records of the NIED surname can be found in regional archives and church registers from the Rhineland region of Germany, particularly in areas around Cologne and Bonn. It is possible that the name originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a specific geographic feature or settlement with a similar-sounding name.

One notable early record is that of Johannes Nied, a merchant from Cologne who is mentioned in a trade document dated 1287. Another historical figure was Konrad Nied, a German soldier who fought in the Hussite Wars in the early 15th century.

By the 16th century, variations of the spelling, such as Nied, Niede, and Niedt, were more commonly found in various German regions, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this period, the NIED surname appears to have gained broader recognition and distribution.

In the 17th century, Johann Nied (1621-1683), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg, achieved some renown for his contributions to the development of organ music. Another notable figure was Johann Friedrich Nied (1748-1823), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

Moving into the 18th and 19th centuries, the NIED surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields. For example, Karl Nied (1789-1858) was a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and architectural works, while Friedrich Nied (1828-1905) was a renowned German educator and author of several influential textbooks on pedagogy.

Throughout its history, the NIED surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and occupations, reflecting the rich tapestry of German culture and society. While the name's precise origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of this lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nied

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

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

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