About Niswonger
The surname Niswonger is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "nis," meaning "new," and "wonger," meaning "farmer" or "cultivator." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Niswonger can be interpreted as "new farmer" or "new cultivator." It likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who was a newcomer to farming or had recently taken up the occupation.
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The surname Niswonger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Niswonger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Niswonger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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