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

Nyhuis, 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 Nyhuis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nyhuis in America

Nyhuis is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nyhuis surname appeared 269 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 Nyhuis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nyhuis 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 Nyhuis

The surname NYHUIS is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is a locational surname, derived from a placename that likely referred to a "new house" or "new building" in Dutch. The prefix "ny" or "nij" meaning "new," and the suffix "huis" meaning "house."

The earliest recorded instances of the NYHUIS surname can be traced back to the 16th century in Dutch records and parish registers from the provinces of Friesland and Groningen. These regions were known for their fertile land and agricultural communities, which may have contributed to the establishment of new homesteads and the development of the NYHUIS name.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the NYHUIS surname was Pieter Nyhuis, a farmer born in the village of Buitenpost, Friesland, in 1568. Records indicate that he acquired a parcel of land and built a new homestead, which may have been the origin of the family name.

In the 17th century, the NYHUIS name appeared in the town of Groningen, where Geert Nyhuis, a merchant born in 1624, was recorded as a prominent citizen and member of the local guild. His son, Jan Nyhuis (1652-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a successful trader, contributing to the family's prosperity.

During the 18th century, the NYHUIS surname spread to other parts of the Netherlands, including the provinces of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland. Johannes Nyhuis (1701-1782), a skilled woodcarver from Amsterdam, gained recognition for his intricate works adorning churches and public buildings in the city.

As the Dutch colonial empire expanded, the NYHUIS name also found its way to various Dutch settlements around the world. Dirk Nyhuis (1755-1821), a merchant and explorer, was among the early Dutch settlers in Cape Town, South Africa, where he established a successful trading company.

In the 19th century, several members of the NYHUIS family emigrated to North America, seeking new opportunities and contributing to the growth of Dutch communities in the United States and Canada. One notable individual was Pieter Nyhuis (1828-1912), a farmer and community leader who settled in Pella, Iowa, and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the local Dutch Reformed Church.

While the NYHUIS surname is not among the most common Dutch surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has left its mark in various parts of the world where Dutch settlers and immigrants have established communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nyhuis

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

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

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