Surname Neunziger - Meaning and Origin

Neunziger: What does the surname Neunziger mean?

The last name Neunziger originated in Germany, derived from the German word “neun” meaning “nine”. Neunziger translates to “belonging to the nine”, and historically was used to refer to a person or family who had nine members (which is quite a large family in the 1700s and earlier). It is thought to have originally been used as a nickname or a sign of status. Alternatively, some suggest it could have been a surname given to those from regions with nine villages.

The first known family with the Neunziger name was in Bavaria. It spread from there to other parts of Germany, such as Prussia, before making its way to the United States and other countries. There is no single meaning given to the surname, as it is commonly believed to refer to various origins.

The Neunziger name is relatively rare, making up only 0.00015% of the last names in Germany. It is also only found in a few other countries, in small numbers.

Today, most people with the Neunziger name still live in Germany, though there are a few others in the United States, Canada, and a few other countries. It is still a fairly uncommon name, and those who carry on the name are proud of their heritage and connection to the past.

Neunziger: Where does the name Neunziger come from?

The last name Neunziger is quite common today, particularly in countries of Central Europe such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The highest concentration of Neunzigers today can be found in Germany, where records indicate that around 8,300 people display the name. The name is also fairly common in Austria, with a population estimated at around 2,650 and a rate of approximately 1 Neunziger for every 10,000 people.

In Switzerland, the name Neunziger is somewhat less common, and in 2019 there were an estimated 215 people bearing the name, representing approximately 0.25 of every 10,000 people. The Neunziger name is also found throughout other parts of Europe, including France, The Netherlands and Great Britain, as well as in the United States, Canada and South America.

In the United States, the name Neunziger is relatively rare but the most recent available census records indicate that there are 1,084 people with the surname living in the country. In Canada, the name is more common than in the United States and is present in nearly every province and territory, with an estimated population of around 6,000 Neunzigers. In South America, there are also sizable populations of Neunzigers in Brazil, Argentina,and Chile.

Overall, the Neunziger surname is quite common in Central Europe but is found in other areas as well. Almost 14,000 people in total are estimated to bear the last name.

Variations of the surname Neunziger

The surname Neunziger is a German-language variant of the surname Ninzinger, which itself has many other variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin. The simplest variant of the surname is Nünziger, which is also sometimes spelled Neunziger. This surname is also sometimes found with a double "n," written as Neunnziger. Other variations include Nünziger, Nünninger, Nüninger, Ninninger, Niniger, and Ninzinger.

The surname can also be found in various forms outside of Germany and Austria. It is sometimes spelled Núñez, which is a Spanish surname, and can refer to both the Neunziger and Ninzinger variants. In France, the surname can also sometimes be found in the variant form Nuñez, as well as in the Portuguese variant, Nuñes.

In addition to the foreign variants, there are several spelling variants of the surname in German and Austrian records. For example, the surname can sometimes be found written as Nünninger, Nueninger, Ninziger, Nenzinger, Ninninger, and Niniger. It is also sometimes found as Neuninger, Ñingering, Nüningringer, Nüningerling, or Ninzingerling.

The surname Neunziger has a long and varied history. From the original German-Austrian variant Never to the more uncommon variants found in France, Spain, and Portugal, this surname has been adopted into many cultures across the world and has seen many changes in spelling throughout its history. It is clearly an important part of German-Austrian family heritage.

Famous people with the name Neunziger

• Wolfgang Neunziger: former West German politician and long-serving Minister of Labour.
• Sven Neunziger: German actor and television presenter, best known for his role in the sitcom Nicht allein im Kinderspital
• Martin Neunziger: Olympic canoeist from Germany, who competed in the early 80s and finished 8th in the C2 500 m event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
• Jan Neunziger: German ice hockey player who has appeared in nearly 700 games in the German hockey league, the DEL.
• Hannah Neunziger: Swiss classical singer, mainly noted for her operatic roles.
• Ralf Neunziger: German swimmer and 3-time Olympic medalist.
• Constantin Neunziger: German violinist from Berlin, he currently plays in the Berliner Philharmoniker.
• Andreas Neunziger: Austrian professional footballer who has played for SV Mattersburg in the Austrian Bundesliga, and also played for Den Bosch and FSV Zwickau in the Netherlands.
• Gudrun Neunziger: German doctor and haematologist, specialising in lymphomas and leukemias.
• Dominik Neunziger: Austrian alpine skier and Olympic athlete, he competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

Other surnames

Neunzig