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

Nimphius, 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 Nimphius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nimphius in America

Nimphius is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nimphius surname appeared 119 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 Nimphius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nimphius 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 Nimphius

The surname Nimphius originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is derived from the German word "Nymphe," which means "nymph" or "young maiden." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with or was associated with young women or maidens.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nimphius can be found in the church records of the town of Halle, in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, dating back to the late 16th century. The name appears to have been concentrated in this region during its early history.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Johann Nimphius (1617-1653) was a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Helmstedt. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and wrote several works on theology and philosophy.

Another early bearer of the name was Christian Nimphius (1684-1757), a German composer and organist who was active in the late Baroque period. He is known for his contributions to the development of the North German organ tradition.

Moving into the 18th century, we find mention of Friedrich Nimphius (1734-1807), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Göttingen. His writings on legal theory and practice were influential in his time.

In the 19th century, Carl Nimphius (1817-1887) was a German educator and author who wrote several textbooks and educational works aimed at children and young adults. He was known for his efforts to promote literacy and education in Germany.

Finally, in the early 20th century, there was a German artist named Max Nimphius (1881-1964) who was known for his landscape paintings and etchings, particularly those depicting scenes of the German countryside and rural life.

While the surname Nimphius may not be as common today as some other German names, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals in various fields over the centuries, reflecting its German origins and the cultural influences of the regions where it was concentrated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nimphius

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

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

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