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

Niederhauser, 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 Niederhauser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niederhauser in America

Niederhauser is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niederhauser surname appeared 599 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 Niederhauser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niederhauser 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 Niederhauser

The surname Niederhauser has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is a locational name, derived from the German words "nieder" meaning "lower" and "hauser" meaning "houses" or "dwellings." This suggests that the name likely referred to individuals who lived in a lower or lower-lying settlement or group of houses.

The earliest known recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the southern German regions, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. One notable example is a mention of a certain Cunrat Niderhuser in a land registry from the town of Esslingen in 1295.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Niderhausen, Niderhusen, and Niederhausen, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. These variations underscore the name's locational roots and its connection to specific places or settlements.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the Reformation, with a Lutheran pastor named Johannes Niederhauser (1499-1561) serving in the town of Pforzheim. Another notable figure from this era is the German cartographer and astronomer Georg Niederhauser (1536-1590), who produced several influential maps and celestial charts.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent Swiss family bearing the name Niederhauser. Hans Rudolf Niederhauser (1626-1687) was a notable figure in the Swiss Peasant War of 1653, leading a contingent of rebels against the authorities. His descendants continued to play influential roles in Swiss politics and society for generations.

In the 18th century, the name gained recognition through the work of Johann Niederhauser (1728-1796), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on moral philosophy and ethics. Another notable figure from this period is the Swiss artist Johann Jakob Niederhauser (1778-1856), known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Swiss Alps.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. One example is the American composer and pianist Richard Niederhauser (1868-1924), who was born in New York to parents of German descent and gained recognition for his piano compositions and teaching.

Throughout its history, the surname Niederhauser has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from scholars and artists to religious figures and rebels, reflecting the diverse experiences and contributions of those who carried this locational name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niederhauser

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

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

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