About Nieuwsma
The surname Nieuwsma is of Frisian origin and is derived from the Dutch word "nieuws" meaning "news" and the Frisian word "sma" meaning "small." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for spreading news or gossip, or it could have been a name given to someone who was of small stature.
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