Show ContentsNiermann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Niermann 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 Niermann family

The surname Niermann 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 Niermann family

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Niermann Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Niermann family

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United States Niermann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Niermann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Gerh Aug Niermann, who arrived in America in 1843 1
  • Cath Elis Niermann, who landed in America in 1847 1
  • Fritz Niermann, who landed in Cincinnati, Oh in 1848 1
  • William Niermann, aged 24, who landed in Missouri in 1848 1
  • Conrad Niermann, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1849 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Niermann (post 1700) +

  • Ingo Niermann (b. 1969), German novelist, writer, and artist
  • Grischa Niermann (b. 1975), German former professional road bicycle racer


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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