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

Nierenberg, 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 Nierenberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nierenberg in America

Nierenberg is the 51396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nierenberg surname appeared 405 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 Nierenberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nierenberg 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 Nierenberg

The surname Nierenberg originates from Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Nierenbach," which translates to "kidney stream" or "kidney brook." This likely refers to a geographical feature or location where the name first emerged.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Nierenberg name can be found in the records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Johann Nierenberg was documented as a resident in the year 1572. Another early reference comes from the town of Bamberg, where a Hans Nierenberg was listed in a tax record from 1589.

During the 17th century, the name appears to have spread throughout various regions of Germany, with records showing Nierenbergs residing in cities like Frankfurt, Cologne, and Dresden. Variations in spelling, such as Nierenburg, Nierenbach, and Nierenberch, were also common during this period.

One notable individual bearing the Nierenberg name was Johann Eusebius Nierenberg, a Jesuit priest and prolific writer who lived from 1595 to 1658. He authored numerous works on theological and philosophical subjects, with his most famous being the multi-volume treatise "De adoratione in spiritu et veritate" (On Adoration in Spirit and Truth).

Another significant figure was Karl August Nierenberg, a German military officer who served in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1784, he participated in several major battles, including Jena-Auerstedt and the Battle of Leipzig, before retiring with the rank of Major General in 1828.

In the 19th century, the Nierenberg name continued to appear in various parts of Germany, with some individuals emigrating to other countries. One such example is Heinrich Nierenberg, who was born in Hanover in 1823 and later moved to the United States, settling in Wisconsin.

Another notable individual was Amalie Nierenberg, a German novelist and poet who lived from 1838 to 1912. She published several works of fiction, including the novel "Zwischen Himmel und Erde" (Between Heaven and Earth), which explored themes of love, family, and social issues of her time.

As the centuries progressed, the Nierenberg name continued to spread globally, with descendants settling in various parts of Europe, North America, and beyond. While the exact origins and meanings of many surnames can be difficult to pinpoint with certainty, the Nierenberg name remains a testament to the rich cultural and historical tapestry woven by the movement and settlement of people throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nierenberg

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

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

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