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

Niederkohr, 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 Niederkohr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niederkohr in America

Niederkohr is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niederkohr surname appeared 176 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 Niederkohr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niederkohr 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 Niederkohr

The surname Niederkohr originated in Germany, most likely in the late medieval period or early modern era. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name, referring to a person who lived near a village or settlement called Niederkohr or a similar-sounding name.

The prefix "Nieder" in German means "lower," and "Kohr" may have been derived from the German word "Kuhre," meaning a small valley or hollow. Thus, the name could have been given to someone who lived in a lower-lying area or near a small valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Niederkohr can be found in the church records of the town of Niederkohr in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention several families with the surname Niederkohr residing in the area.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the name Niederkohr was Johann Niederkohr, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Niederkohr. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated substantial funds to the local church and community.

During the 18th century, several Niederkohr families migrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and North America, seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Hans Niederkohr, who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1750s and became a successful farmer.

In the 19th century, a prominent Niederkohr was Wilhelm Niederkohr, a German philosopher and educator. He was born in 1820 and published several works on ethics and moral philosophy before his death in 1892.

Another notable bearer of the name was Anna Niederkohr, a German author and poet who lived from 1845 to 1918. She wrote several collections of poetry and short stories that were popular in her time.

The surname Niederkohr continues to be found primarily in Germany, as well as in areas with significant German ancestry, such as parts of the United States and Canada.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niederkohr

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

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

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