Explore the Family Name Niederhauser
The meaning of Niederhauser
Swiss German and German (also Niederhäuser): topographic name for someone living at the ‘lower houses’, or a habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Niederhaus or Niederhausen, e.g. in the Palatinate. Compare Neiderhiser.
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How common is the last name Niederhauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Niederhauser has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,728th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had moved up to the 37,229th spot, marking a 1.32% rise in popularity. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 554 to 599 during this decade, which indicates an 8.12% increase in count. However, the proportion of people with this last name per 100k population saw a slight decrease of 4.76%, dropping from 0.21 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #37,229 | 1.32% |
| Count | 554 | 599 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Niederhauser
Regarding the ethnicity distribution associated with the surname Niederhauser, the Decennial U.S. Census notes some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority who bear the surname identify their ethnicity as White, although there was a small decrease in this demographic from 98.01% to 96.33%. There was a notable rise in the number of those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0.90% to 1.34%. In 2010, there was also a small representation of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.34%. Nonetheless, there were no reported individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 96.33% | -1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.34% | 48.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |