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

Nious, 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 Nious surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nious in America

Nious is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nious surname appeared 125 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 Nious.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nious 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 Nious

The surname NIOUS originates from the northern region of France, specifically the area around the city of Calais, during the late 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "niou," meaning "nest" or "dwelling," possibly referring to a person who lived in a remote or isolated location.

One of the earliest records of the name NIOUS can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer, dating back to the year 1197. This document mentions a certain "Robertus de Nious," suggesting the name was already in use by that time.

In the 13th century, the name NIOUS appeared in several historical documents related to the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Notable examples include the muster rolls of English soldiers who participated in the Siege of Calais in 1347, where several individuals bearing the surname NIOUS are listed.

During the 15th century, the name NIOUS began to spread beyond the northern regions of France, with records showing individuals with this surname residing in various parts of Europe. One notable figure was Jean NIOUS (1432-1498), a merchant from the city of Rouen who was involved in the lucrative wool trade between France and England.

In the 16th century, the NIOUS family established roots in the Netherlands, with several members becoming influential in the Dutch Reformed Church. One prominent figure was Pieter NIOUS (1567-1636), a renowned theologian and author who served as a minister in Amsterdam.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the surname NIOUS was Marie NIOUS (1610-1678), a French noblewoman and philanthropist who was known for her charitable works in the city of Paris. Her legacy includes the establishment of several hospitals and orphanages.

As the centuries passed, the NIOUS surname continued to spread across Europe, with various branches emerging in countries such as Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland. In the 18th century, a prominent figure was Johann NIOUS (1723-1789), a German philosopher and educator who was influential in the Enlightenment movement.

Throughout history, the surname NIOUS has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, merchants, nobles, and clergy members. While the name may have evolved and adapted to different regions and languages, its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of France, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nious

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

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

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