Find out how popular the last name Cihal is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Cihal.

Cihal, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Cihal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cihal in America

Cihal is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cihal surname appeared 137 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Cihal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cihal to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Cihal

The surname CIHAL has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "cihal," meaning "brick maker" or "bricklayer," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the trade of brickmaking or masonry.

One of the earliest recorded references to the CIHAL surname can be found in the town records of Brno, in the present-day Czech Republic, where a certain Jan CIHAL is mentioned as a master bricklayer in the year 1487. This historical document provides valuable insight into the occupation and social standing of some of the earliest known bearers of this surname.

In the 16th century, the CIHAL name appeared in various regions of Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. Records from this period indicate the presence of families with the CIHAL surname in towns such as Litomerice, Usti nad Labem, and Pilsen, among others.

A notable figure bearing the CIHAL surname was Vaclav CIHAL (1608-1682), a renowned Czech architect and builder who was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Prague, including the Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town.

Another individual of historical significance was Frantisek CIHAL (1785-1856), a Czech poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Czech National Revival movement of the 19th century. His works played a significant role in the preservation and promotion of the Czech language and culture during a time of increasing German influence in Bohemia.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the CIHAL surname began to appear in various parts of Europe, as well as in the United States and Canada, likely due to immigration from the Czech lands. Notable individuals from this period include Jaroslav CIHAL (1892-1972), a Czech-American architect who designed several buildings in Chicago, and Antonin CIHAL (1918-1999), a Czech-born Canadian engineer and inventor who held numerous patents in the field of automotive technology.

Throughout its history, the CIHAL surname has been associated with the trades of brickmaking, masonry, and architecture, reflecting the occupation of its earliest bearers. While the name has spread to various parts of the world, its roots can be traced back to the Czech lands, where it has a rich and storied past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cihal

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Cihal.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Cihal was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Cihal has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Cihal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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