2000
#32,609
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 664
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.25
Very Rare Last name
Neidert
A German surname derived from a nickname related to the word "neid" meaning "envy" or "jealousy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 743 Americans carry the last name Neidert. That puts it at #37,037 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 461,311 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Neidert surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
743
1 in 461,311
Census rank
#37,037
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
648
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 648 bearers of the surname Neidert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 37037th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Neidert, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Neidert
The surname Neidert is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated in the region of Bavaria or Saxony, where similar surnames with the "Neid" component were prevalent.
The name Neidert is believed to be derived from the German word "Neid," which means "envy" or "jealousy." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive surname given to someone perceived as envious or jealous in their community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neidert can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The name appears as "Neidhart," a variant spelling that was common during that time.
In the 14th century, the surname Neidert is mentioned in the Bairische Landtafel, a register of landowners and their properties in Bavaria. This record indicates that the name was well-established in that region by the 1300s.
Notable individuals with the surname Neidert throughout history include:
1. Johann Neidert (1615-1672), a German composer and organist known for his sacred works.
2. Hans Neidert (1793-1861), a Swiss painter and engraver celebrated for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Theodor Neidert (1856-1925), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Reichstag.
4. Walther Neidert (1893-1976), a German architect and urban planner who contributed to the reconstruction efforts in postwar Berlin.
5. Anneliese Neidert (1920-1987), a German-born American sculptor known for her abstract works in bronze and stone.
While the surname Neidert has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Neidert
Among Census respondents with the surname Neidert, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Neidert bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Neidert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 609
- Hispanic or Latino2.3% · 15
- Two or more races2.2% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 8
- Black or African American0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Neidert
Neidert appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#35,671
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 630
-34 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.21
Rank movement Down 3,062 places
2020
#37,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 648
+18 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.22
Rank movement Down 1,366 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #32,609 | 664 | 0.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #35,671 | 630 | 0.21 | -34 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 3,062 places |
| 2020 | #37,037 | 648 | 0.22 | +18 bearers (+2.9%) | Down 1,366 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Neidert surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,671 | #37,037 | -3.8% |
| Count | 630 | 648 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.21 | 0.22 | 3.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Neidert bearers went from 630 to 648 (+2.9% change). The surname moved down 1,366 positions in the national ranking, going from #35,671 to #37,037.
FAQ
Neidert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Neidert?
Name Census estimates that about 743 living Americans carry the surname Neidert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 461,311 residents.
How common is Neidert?
Neidert ranks #37,037 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.22 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 648 people with the surname Neidert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (743), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.22 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.22 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Neidert.
Has Neidert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Neidert went from 630 recorded bearers to 648. That is an increase of 18 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #35,671 to #37,037.
What does the Census say about the background of Neidert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Neidert, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Neidert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (609 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Neidert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (2.3%), Two or More Races (2.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Neidert (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Neidert mean?
A German surname derived from a nickname related to the word "neid" meaning "envy" or "jealousy". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Neidert (0.22 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Neidert?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Neidert on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.