Nieuwoudts
Nieuwoudts is a surname of Dutch origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of the father. In this case, it likely derives from a variation of the Germanic given name "Nieuwoud," meaning "new forest" or "new wood." Over time, this given name evolved into the surname Nieuwoudts.
The surname is most commonly found in South Africa, where it was brought by early Dutch settlers.
While the surname originated in the Netherlands, it is now far more prevalent in South Africa than