Neuten

Neuten is a common surname of Germanic origin. It is believed to derive from the Old High German personal name "Nied" or "Nud," which may have meant "to be angry" or "to be lively." Alternatively, it could be a topographic name, referring to someone who lived in a low-lying or marshy area, from the word "neute," meaning "lowland." The surname is found across various European countries, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands. Variations in spelling and pronunciation can occur regionally. Historical records show the presence of the Neutens family lineage dating back several centuries. Like many surnames, its spread and evolution are tied to historical migration patterns and the development of settled communities. The name itself does not inherently carry a specific social or occupational meaning, suggesting its primary origin as a patronymic or locational identifier. The distribution of the Neutens surname today reflects these historical movements, with concentrations in areas historically associated with Germanic settlement.