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

Niehus, 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 Niehus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niehus in America

Niehus is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niehus surname appeared 410 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 Niehus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niehus 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 Niehus

The surname Niehus is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old German words "nieder" and "hus," which translate to "low" and "house," respectively, suggesting that the name may have been associated with someone who lived in a low-lying or modest dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Niehus can be found in the Bremisches Urkundenbuch, a collection of historical documents from the city of Bremen, dating back to the 14th century. The name is also mentioned in several other historical records from the region, such as the Hanserecesse, which documented the proceedings of the Hanseatic League, a powerful trade confederation in northern Europe during the Late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Niehus was Hans Niehus, a merchant and member of the Hanseatic League in the city of Lübeck. He played a significant role in facilitating trade between the Hanseatic cities and other European regions.

During the 17th century, a prominent individual named Johann Niehus was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Rostock in northern Germany. His contributions to religious studies and theological discourse were widely recognized during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a man named Friedrich Niehus gained prominence as a skilled architect and builder, responsible for the construction of several notable buildings and churches in the German states. His architectural works were highly regarded for their craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Another notable figure in the 19th century was Wilhelm Niehus, a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on topics related to ethics, metaphysics, and the human condition. His philosophical works were widely read and discussed among intellectual circles of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname Niehus has been associated with various regions of northern Germany, particularly in areas such as Lower Saxony, Bremen, and Schleswig-Holstein. While the name has evolved and been spelled slightly differently over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the Old German language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niehus

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

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

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