Show ContentsNeuwirth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Dutch surname Neuwirth is derived form the word "huis," which referred to a stone structure, rather than a modest wooden home. As a surname, Neuwirth was likely given to someone who lived near, or was the proprietor of a new 'huis,' or home; or it may have been a habitational name, taken on from a place so named.

Early Origins of the Neuwirth family

The surname Neuwirth was first found in the Netherlands.

Early History of the Neuwirth family

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Neuwirth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nieuwenhuis, Neinhuis, Nienhues, van Niewenhuyse and many more.

Early Notables of the Neuwirth family

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Migration of the Neuwirth family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anton Nieuwenhuis, age 47, Grietje Nieuwenhuis, age 45, and Hendrik Nieuwenhuis, who all arrived in New York in 1851, aboard the ship, the "Elisia Denison".


Contemporary Notables of the name Neuwirth (post 1700) +

  • Robert Neuwirth (1939-2022), American folk music singer, songwriter, record producer, and visual artist


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