Show ContentsNiederhauser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Niederhauser is thought to be a habitational name, taken on from a place name, perhaps from Niederhausen, in the district of Bad Kreuznach in Rhineland-Palatinate, in western Germany.

Early Origins of the Niederhauser family

The surname Niederhauser was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Niederhauser family

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Niederhauser Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Niederhaus, Niederhauser, Nirderhausen, Niederhaussen and many more.

Early Notables of the Niederhauser family

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United States Niederhauser migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Niederhauser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • David Niederhauser, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1893
  • Emile Niederhauser, aged 24, who landed in America, in 1893
Niederhauser Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Fred Niederhauser, aged 44, who landed in America, in 1907
  • Lina Niederhauser, aged 27, who landed in America from Bern, Switzerland, in 1907
  • Henrietta Niederhauser, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Bremen, Germany, in 1909
  • Rosa Niederhauser, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States from Wattenwil, Switzerland, in 1909
  • Sophie Niederhauser, aged 11, who landed in America from Bremen, Germany, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Niederhauser (post 1700) +

  • Dr. John S. Niederhauser (1916-2005), American food researcher, recipient of the 1990 World Food Prize for his work in producing a more effective production of the potato that is less resistant to disease
  • Wayne Larry Niederhauser (b. 1959), American Republican politician, Member of the Utah Senate from the 9th district (2006-) 1
  • John Niederhauser, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 7th District, 1934 2
  • Susanne Niederhauser (b. 1970), Austrian professional IFBB female bodybuilder
  • Patric Niederhauser (b. 1991), Swiss professional racing driver


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2012, November 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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