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

Nydegger, 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 Nydegger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nydegger in America

Nydegger is the 49636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nydegger surname appeared 423 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 Nydegger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nydegger 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 Nydegger

The surname Nydegger originated in Switzerland, specifically in the Canton of Bern, around the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Swiss-German word "Nyd," meaning "envy" or "jealousy," combined with the suffix "-egger," which was commonly added to surnames in that region during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Nydegger name can be found in the records of the city of Bern, where a certain Hans Nydegger was listed as a citizen in 1582. It is likely that the name was initially associated with a particular trade or occupation, possibly related to someone who was perceived as envious or jealous by their peers.

In the 17th century, the Nydegger family began to spread throughout other parts of Switzerland, with some members settling in the Cantons of Zurich and Lucerne. During this time, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Nydegger, Niedegger, and Nidegger.

One notable bearer of the Nydegger name was Johann Rudolf Nydegger, a Swiss theologian and professor who lived from 1629 to 1694. He is remembered for his contributions to the field of Protestant theology and his role in the establishment of the University of Zürich.

Another prominent figure with the Nydegger surname was Johann Jakob Nydegger, a Swiss painter and engraver who was born in 1732 and died in 1789. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes of daily life in Switzerland, are considered important examples of Swiss Baroque and Rococo art.

In the 19th century, members of the Nydegger family began to emigrate from Switzerland to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One such individual was Johann Jakob Nydegger, a Swiss-born architect who settled in Vienna, Austria, in the early 1800s. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Palais Rasumofsky.

Another noteworthy Nydegger was Emil Nydegger, a Swiss-American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1866 to 1940. He founded the Nydegger Corporation, a successful manufacturing company based in Indiana, and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting education and cultural initiatives.

While the Nydegger surname has its roots in Switzerland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with bearers of the name contributing to diverse fields such as academia, arts, architecture, and business. The name's origin and association with envy or jealousy have largely faded over time, but its Swiss heritage remains an integral part of its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nydegger

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

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

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