Niedermann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Niedermann

What does the name Niedermann mean?

The name Niedermann 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 Niedermann family

The surname Niedermann 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 Niedermann family

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Niedermann Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Niedermann family

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Migration of the Niedermann 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 Niedermann (post 1700) +

J. C. U. Niedermann (b. 1810), German-born, America brickmaker and politician who served one year as a National Union Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1864
Paul Niedermann (1927-2018), German-Jewish journalist and photographer who managed to escape Nazi capture by escaping to Switzerland in 1944
Marie Niedermann (1880-1967), Danish film actress who appeared in 23 films between 1910 and 1954