NieuwoudtNieuwoudt is an Afrikaans and Dutch surname of topographic origin. It is an altered version of the original Dutch Nieuhout with the meaning 'new woods'.Notable people with this name include:Gideon Nieuwoudt, South African former security policemanKarl Nieuwoudt, South African cricketer Nicolaas Nieuwoudt, South African military commanderStephanus Francois Nieuwoudt, South African rugby union playerJanneman Nieuwoudt Malan, South African cricketer.