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

Dzul, 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 Dzul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dzul in America

Dzul is the 54178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dzul surname appeared 381 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 Dzul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dzul 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 Dzul

The surname "DZUL" is believed to have originated in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, a region known for its rich Mayan heritage. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Mayan language, where "dzul" means "to draw, to write, or to inscribe."

This surname likely emerged during the period of Spanish colonization in the 16th and 17th centuries, when indigenous Mayan names were adapted and Hispanicized. The name's connection to the act of writing or inscribing might suggest that it was initially associated with scribes, artists, or individuals involved in record-keeping within Mayan communities.

Early records of the surname "DZUL" can be found in historical documents from the region, such as parish registers and colonial archives. One notable example is the mention of a Mayan noble named Juan Dzul in a 17th-century codex, which details his involvement in a land dispute with Spanish authorities.

In the 18th century, the surname "DZUL" appeared in various documents related to the Caste War of Yucatán, a prolonged conflict between the Maya people and the Mexican government. One prominent figure from this period was Cecilio Chi Dzul, a Maya rebel leader who played a significant role in the uprising against the Mexican forces.

As the Mayan diaspora spread across Mexico and beyond, the surname "DZUL" became more widespread. One notable individual was Alfredo Dzul, a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United States in the early 20th century.

Another notable figure was Miriam Dzul, a Mayan activist and educator who fought for the preservation of indigenous languages and cultural traditions in the Yucatán region during the late 20th century.

In the realm of literature, the surname "DZUL" is associated with the acclaimed Mayan writer and poet Briceida Dzul Caamal, whose works explore themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the struggles of the Maya people.

It's worth noting that the surname "DZUL" may have various spellings or variations, such as "Tzul" or "Zul," reflecting the adaptations and influences of different linguistic traditions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dzul

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

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

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