2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Niemoth
A surname derived from a Germanic personal name derived from the elements "nid" meaning "battle" and "mōd" meaning "courage."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Niemoth. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Niemoth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Niemoth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Niemoth, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Niemoth
The surname Niemoth has its origins in Germany. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, in the region of Saxony. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German words "nie" meaning "never" and "mot" meaning "courage" or "bravery."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Niemoth name can be found in the Saxony Ministerialbücher, a collection of records documenting the noble and ministerial families of the region, dating back to the 14th century. The name is mentioned in connection with a family residing in the town of Niemegk, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.
In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Niemoth name was Johann Niemoth, a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg. He was born in 1522 and played a role in the Protestant Reformation, collaborating with Martin Luther and other prominent reformers.
Another historical figure with the Niemoth surname was Hans Niemoth, a German soldier and military commander who served during the Thirty Years' War in the early 17th century. He was known for his strategic expertise and bravery on the battlefield.
In the 18th century, a prominent Niemoth family resided in the town of Niemegk, where they owned a successful brewing business. This family's influence and wealth contributed to the growth and development of the town, leaving a lasting impact on its local history.
The 19th century saw the rise of Gustav Niemoth, a German artist and painter renowned for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in 1835 and his works were widely exhibited and appreciated during his lifetime.
Another notable individual with the Niemoth surname was Elise Niemoth, a German educator and women's rights advocate who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She fought for equal education opportunities for girls and women, and her efforts helped pave the way for greater gender equality in education.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Niemoth
Among Census respondents with the surname Niemoth, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Niemoth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Niemoth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Niemoth
Niemoth appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-11 bearers (-9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,397 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+15 bearers (+14.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 13,723 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -11 bearers (-9.6%) | Down 21,397 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.6%) | Up 13,723 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Niemoth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #143,511 | 8.7% |
| Count | 103 | 118 | 14.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Niemoth bearers went from 103 to 118 (+14.6% change). The surname moved up 13,723 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #143,511.
FAQ
Niemoth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Niemoth?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Niemoth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Niemoth?
Niemoth ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Niemoth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Niemoth.
Has Niemoth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Niemoth went from 103 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 15 (+14.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Niemoth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Niemoth, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Niemoth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Niemoth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (5.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Niemoth (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Niemoth mean?
A surname derived from a Germanic personal name derived from the elements "nid" meaning "battle" and "mōd" meaning "courage." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Niemoth (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Niemoth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.