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

Cymbala, 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 Cymbala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cymbala in America

Cymbala is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cymbala surname appeared 109 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 Cymbala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cymbala 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 Cymbala

The surname Cymbala has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in the regions of modern-day Ukraine and western Russia. It is believed to have emerged sometime around the 16th or 17th century. The name is derived from the Ukrainian and Russian word "tsymbaly," which refers to a type of dulcimer or hammered string instrument.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cymbala can be found in church records from the Ukrainian city of Lviv, dating back to the late 1600s. These records mention a family by the name of Tsymbala, which was likely the original spelling before it evolved into the more modern form of Cymbala.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Cymbala became more widespread across the Russian Empire, particularly in areas with significant Ukrainian populations. The name was often associated with families involved in the production or playing of traditional musical instruments, including the tsymbaly.

One notable individual with the surname Cymbala was Yuriy Cymbala (1876-1941), a Ukrainian composer and conductor who helped popularize Ukrainian folk music and orchestral works. Another prominent figure was Vasyl Cymbala (1901-1988), a Ukrainian author and poet who wrote extensively about life in rural Ukraine.

In the early 20th century, the name Cymbala also gained some recognition in the United States, as Ukrainian immigrants brought the surname with them to various communities across the country. One such individual was Wasyl Cymbala (1895-1978), a Ukrainian-American musician and bandleader who helped introduce traditional Ukrainian music to American audiences.

Another notable bearer of the name was Bohdan Cymbala (1909-1981), a Ukrainian-Canadian artist and sculptor who was celebrated for his depictions of Ukrainian folk life and customs. His works can be found in various galleries and museums across Canada.

While the surname Cymbala has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families of Ukrainian and Russian descent. However, its connection to the traditional musical instrument and cultural heritage of these regions remains a significant part of the name's history and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cymbala

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

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

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