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

Nisius, 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 Nisius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nisius in America

Nisius is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nisius surname appeared 139 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 Nisius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nisius 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 Nisius

The surname NISIUS originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "nisi," meaning "nose" or "snout." This surname was likely initially given as a descriptive nickname referring to a person's physical appearance, particularly their prominent nose.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were not yet common practice, and people were often identified by their place of origin, occupation, or distinguishing physical traits. The earliest known record of the NISIUS surname appears in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany, where it was documented in various church records and tax rolls from the 1500s.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname NISIUS was Hans Nisius, a farmer born in the village of Kirchheim unter Teck, near Stuttgart, in 1562. His name is recorded in the local church registry, which also lists his children and grandchildren, further establishing the surname's presence in the region.

Another notable NISIUS was Johann Nisius, a scholar and theologian who lived from 1588 to 1662. He was born in Ziegenhain, Hesse, and served as a professor at the University of Marburg, where he taught philosophy and theology. Nisius was known for his work on ethics and his contributions to the theological debates of his time.

In the 18th century, the NISIUS surname appeared in various regions of Germany, including Saxony and Bavaria. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Wilhelm Nisius, born in 1732 in Dresden. He was a celebrated architect and urban planner responsible for designing several notable buildings and urban planning projects in Dresden and surrounding areas.

During the 19th century, the NISIUS surname spread further across Europe as migration and industrialization increased. One prominent figure was Karl Nisius, a German-American inventor and entrepreneur born in 1842 in Hanover. He emigrated to the United States in the late 1860s and became known for his innovations in the field of photography, including the development of a dry plate process that revolutionized the industry.

Another notable NISIUS was Marie Nisius-Koeppen, a German operatic soprano born in 1848 in Dessau. She performed at prestigious opera houses throughout Europe, including the Berlin State Opera and the Vienna State Opera, and was renowned for her interpretations of Wagner's works.

While the NISIUS surname is relatively uncommon compared to some other German surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be found in various regions of Germany, as well as among German immigrant communities in other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nisius

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

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

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