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

Nydam, 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 Nydam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nydam in America

Nydam is the 40856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nydam surname appeared 534 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 Nydam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nydam 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 Nydam

The surname Nydam is believed to have originated in Denmark, with its roots traced back to the 17th century. The name is thought to derive from a Danish place name, possibly referring to a location or geographic feature. Historically, surnames of this type were often adopted to identify individuals by their place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Nydam can be found in the Danish Census of 1660, where a family by that name was registered in the region of Jutland. This suggests that the name had already been established by that time and may have been in use for several generations prior.

In the 18th century, historical records indicate that a prominent figure named Hans Nydam (1710-1783) was a respected merchant and landowner in the town of Ribe, Denmark. His status and success likely contributed to the recognition and perpetuation of the Nydam surname within the local community.

During the 19th century, the name appears to have spread beyond Denmark's borders, with records showing individuals bearing the Nydam surname in neighboring countries such as Germany and Sweden. This could be attributed to migration patterns or familial connections across national boundaries.

One notable individual with this surname was the Danish archaeologist and historian Jens Jakob Asmussen Nydam (1815-1897). He gained recognition for his extensive research and contributions to the understanding of ancient Danish culture and artifacts.

Another individual of historical significance was the Norwegian-American artist and illustrator Thormod Nydam (1878-1954). He was renowned for his illustrations in various publications and his depictions of scenes from Norwegian folklore and rural life.

In the early 20th century, the Nydam surname can be found associated with the Danish-American businessman and entrepreneur Carl Nydam (1880-1965), who founded a successful construction company in the United States.

Throughout its history, the Nydam surname has maintained a strong presence in Scandinavian countries, particularly Denmark, while also spreading to other parts of the world through migration and familial connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nydam

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

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

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