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

Nisson, 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 Nisson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nisson in America

Nisson is the 58337th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nisson surname appeared 348 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 Nisson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nisson 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 Nisson

The surname Nisson originated in Sweden during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Norse name Nissi, which itself comes from the word "nes" meaning "promontory" or "headland". The name was initially used to identify people who lived near a prominent promontory or coastal headland.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as Nisson, Nisson, and Nissone in various medieval Swedish records and charters. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ulf Nisson, a landowner mentioned in the Landskrona town records in 1287.

The name Nisson can be traced to several place names in Sweden, such as Nissöarna (Niss Islands) and Nissaström (Nissa River), indicating its geographic origins. As surnames became hereditary in Sweden, the name spread from its original coastal regions to other parts of the country.

Notable historical figures with the surname Nisson include Anders Nisson (1608-1671), a Swedish clergyman and writer who authored several religious works. Johan Nisson (1654-1718) was a Swedish merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the Baltic Sea trade during the late 17th century.

In the 19th century, Carl Nisson (1825-1892) was a Swedish architect known for his work on several prominent buildings in Stockholm, including the Riksdagshuset (Parliament House). Nils Nisson (1870-1943) was a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (parliament) who advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

Another notable figure was Hilda Nisson (1887-1964), a Swedish actress and singer who performed in several theater productions and operettas during the early 20th century. She was considered a leading stage actress of her time in Sweden.

While the surname Nisson is primarily associated with Sweden, it has also been found in other Scandinavian countries and regions with Swedish cultural influences, such as Finland and Estonia, likely due to migration and historical connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nisson

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

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

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