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

Cymbal, 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 Cymbal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cymbal in America

Cymbal is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cymbal surname appeared 127 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 Cymbal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cymbal 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 Cymbal

The surname CYMBAL is believed to have originated in Poland in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "cymbal", which refers to the musical instrument of the same name. This suggests that the name was likely first adopted by a person who either played or made cymbals for a living.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CYMBAL surname can be found in a registry of craftsmen in the city of Krakow, dated 1593. Here, a "Jakub Cymbal" is listed as a cymbal-maker, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 17th century, the CYMBAL name began to spread beyond Poland, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in neighboring regions such as Silesia and Bohemia. This was likely due to migration and the movement of skilled artisans across Central Europe.

One notable historical figure with the CYMBAL surname was Jan Cymbal, a Polish composer and musician who lived from 1670 to 1735. He is known for his contributions to the development of Polish baroque music and his work as a court musician for various noble families.

Another individual of note was Franciszek Cymbal, a Polish merchant and trader who lived from 1750 to 1825. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade of cymbals and other musical instruments, which likely contributed to the proliferation of the surname among his descendants.

In the 19th century, the CYMBAL surname began to appear in various historical records across Eastern Europe. For instance, in 1845, a village called "Cymbalowka" was established in modern-day Ukraine, possibly named after an early settler or prominent figure with the CYMBAL surname.

One of the most famous individuals with the CYMBAL surname was Józef Cymbal, a Polish artist and painter who lived from 1890 to 1972. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and his contributions to the development of Polish Impressionism.

Another notable figure was Tadeusz Cymbal, a Polish scientist and engineer who lived from 1920 to 2005. He was instrumental in the development of radar technology during World War II and later made significant contributions to the field of telecommunications.

While the CYMBAL surname is still relatively uncommon outside of Poland and neighboring regions, it has a rich history and a unique connection to the world of music and artisanship. Its origins as a name adopted by cymbal-makers and musicians have left a lasting legacy, with the name being carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cymbal

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

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 Cymbal 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 Cymbal 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 Cymbal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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