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

Nieuwenhuis, 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 Nieuwenhuis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nieuwenhuis in America

Nieuwenhuis is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nieuwenhuis surname appeared 386 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 Nieuwenhuis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nieuwenhuis 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 Nieuwenhuis

The surname NIEUWENHUIS originates from the Netherlands, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is a Dutch patronymic name, derived from the phrase "nieuw en huis," which translates to "new house" or "new home." The name likely arose as a descriptive term for someone who had recently constructed or taken residence in a new dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the NIEUWENHUIS name can be found in the Dutch baptismal records from the city of Utrecht in the year 1587, where a child named Pieter Nieuwenhuis was baptized. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the late 16th century.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the NIEUWENHUIS name was predominantly concentrated in the provinces of Utrecht and South Holland, with some instances also appearing in North Holland and Friesland. During this time, variations in spelling, such as "Nieuwenhuys" and "Niewenhuis," were common due to inconsistencies in record-keeping.

In the 19th century, the NIEUWENHUIS name gained prominence with the birth of Jacobus Nieuwenhuis (1812-1887), a Dutch painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. Another notable figure was Antonie Nieuwenhuis (1864-1953), a Dutch architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Amsterdam's city planning.

The name also made its way into the world of literature with the birth of Nico Nieuwenhuis (1895-1976), a Dutch poet and essayist whose works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and social commentary. In the realm of politics, Hendrik Nieuwenhuis (1888-1965) was a prominent Dutch socialist and trade unionist who advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

Across the Atlantic, the NIEUWENHUIS name gained recognition with the birth of Johannes Nieuwenhuis (1799-1875), a Dutch-American farmer and pioneer who settled in Michigan in the mid-19th century, establishing a thriving agricultural community and paving the way for future Dutch immigrants to the region.

While these are just a few examples, the NIEUWENHUIS name has a rich history spanning centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, contributing to the cultural and historical fabric of the Netherlands and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nieuwenhuis

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

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

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