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Etymology of Nedderman

What does the name Nedderman mean?

The name Nedderman 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 Nedderman family

The surname Nedderman 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 Nedderman family

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Nedderman Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Nedderman family

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Migration of the Nedderman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Daniel Niederhaus, who came to Philadelphia in 1771; Dan Niederhausen, who arrived in America sometime between 1764 and 1798; as well as Rudolphe Niederhausen, who arrived in New York in 1833 with his wife Rosina and their 10 children..


Contemporary Notables of the name Nedderman (post 1700) +

  • Wendell Herman Nedderman (1921-2019), American academic administrator, 4th President of the University of Texas at Arlington for nearly 20 years, eponym of Nedderman Hall


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