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

Nietert, 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 Nietert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nietert in America

Nietert is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nietert surname appeared 182 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 Nietert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nietert 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 Nietert

The surname NIETERT is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the medieval period around the 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old German word "niot," which means "diligence" or "zeal." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was known for their industriousness or hard work.

The earliest known recorded instances of the NIETERT surname can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany. Some of these records include land deeds, church registries, and tax records from the 14th and 15th centuries, where individuals with variations of the spelling, such as "Niethardt," "Nythart," and "Nythert," are mentioned.

One notable historical figure bearing the NIETERT surname was Johannes Nietert, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the late 16th century (1549-1618). He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential works on religious doctrine.

Another individual of historical significance was Hans Nietert, a skilled craftsman and woodcarver who lived in Nuremberg, Germany, during the late 15th century (circa 1470-1533). His intricate carvings adorned many churches and buildings throughout the region, and some of his works are still preserved in museums today.

In the 17th century, a family bearing the NIETERT surname was recorded as landowners in the village of Niederkalbach, near the town of Hünfeld in Hesse, Germany. This family's lineage can be traced back to the early 1600s through various parish records and land registries.

A notable figure from the 18th century was Johann Friedrich Nietert (1723-1801), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Prince of Waldeck. His works, though lesser-known today, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the rich musical traditions of the region.

In the 19th century, Carl Nietert (1816-1893) was a German-born artist and painter who emigrated to the United States in the mid-1800s. He settled in Baltimore, Maryland, and became well-known for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the American countryside.

While the NIETERT surname is not among the most common surnames worldwide, it has a rich historical background rooted in various regions of Germany. The name's origins reflect the values of diligence and hard work, which have been embodied by individuals bearing this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nietert

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

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

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