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

Nienow, 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 Nienow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nienow in America

Nienow is the 44872nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nienow surname appeared 478 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 Nienow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nienow 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 Nienow

The surname NIENOW is of German origin, originating in the late 18th century. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "niene" meaning "none" or "no one", suggesting it may have been a descriptive name for someone who lived a solitary or reclusive lifestyle.

NIENOW is thought to have first appeared in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg in eastern Germany. Early variations of the spelling included Nieno, Nienau, and Nienow. The name is closely related to the German surname Niemann, which shares a similar etymological root.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name NIENOW can be found in the church records of the town of Zittau, Saxony, from the year 1782, where a Johann Nienow is mentioned. Another early reference is in the census records of the village of Großräschen, Brandenburg, from 1798, listing a family by the name of Nienau.

Notable individuals with the surname NIENOW include:

1. Hans Nienow (1815-1892), a German clockmaker and watchmaker from Dresden, renowned for his intricate and precise timepieces.

2. Friederike Nienow (1867-1946), a German educator and women's rights activist from Berlin, who advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls.

3. Wilhelm Nienow (1888-1965), a German-American engineer and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of early radio technology.

4. Erich Nienow (1905-1983), a German-born American artist and painter, known for his landscapes and portraits depicting the American West.

5. Ingrid Nienow (born 1939), a German-born American author and journalist, who wrote extensively on topics related to travel, culture, and the arts.

While the surname NIENOW is not among the most common in Germany or the United States, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nienow

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

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

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