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

Nienhouse, 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 Nienhouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nienhouse in America

Nienhouse is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nienhouse surname appeared 191 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 Nienhouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nienhouse 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 Nienhouse

The surname Nienhouse is of German origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "nien" meaning "nine" and "haus" meaning "house," suggesting a connection to a residence or property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the village of Nienhaus, located in the region of Westphalia, Germany. This place name is thought to have influenced the formation of the surname, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on where they lived or originated from.

In the 17th century, records show the name appearing in various documents, including church registers and land deeds. For example, Johann Nienhouse, born in 1632, was a landowner in the town of Münster, Westphalia.

As the Nienhouse family spread across Germany and beyond, the spelling of the name underwent variations, such as Nienhaus, Nienhuis, and Nienhausen. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families.

One notable figure bearing the Nienhouse surname was Heinrich Nienhouse, a German philosopher and theologian who lived from 1695 to 1768. He was known for his writings on religious ethics and his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.

In the 19th century, the Nienhouse name appeared in several historical records and documents related to the German-American immigration to the United States. For instance, Wilhelm Nienhouse, born in 1820, was among the early German settlers in the state of Wisconsin.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Anna Nienhouse, a Dutch writer and poet who lived from 1856 to 1932. She was celebrated for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Over time, the Nienhouse surname has spread across various parts of the world, with families bearing this name found in countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. However, its roots can be traced back to the German regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nienhouse

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

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

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