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

Niesz, 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 Niesz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niesz in America

Niesz is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niesz surname appeared 195 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 Niesz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niesz 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 Niesz

The surname NIESZ originated in Poland, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "nieso," which means "to bear" or "to carry." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone whose occupation involved carrying or transporting goods.

NIESZ is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in various historical documents and records from the Polish region. One of the earliest known mentions of the name appears in a 1567 land registry from the town of Krakow, where a certain Jan NIESZ is listed as a landowner.

In the 17th century, the name NIESZ appeared in several church records from the villages around Warsaw. For instance, a baptismal record from 1627 mentions a child named Tomasz NIESZ, whose father was listed as a farmer.

During the 18th century, the NIESZ surname gained some prominence in the city of Lublin, where a family of merchants and traders bearing this name resided. One notable member was Andrzej NIESZ (1714-1789), who was a successful merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 19th century, a man named Józef NIESZ (1822-1897) gained recognition as a respected teacher and scholar in the city of Krakow. He authored several books on Polish history and literature, and his works are still studied today.

Another individual of note was Stanisław NIESZ (1867-1942), a prominent lawyer and political activist from Warsaw. He was a vocal advocate for Polish independence and played a significant role in the country's struggle for freedom during the early 20th century.

While the NIESZ surname may not be as widely known as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niesz

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

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

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