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

Ettl, 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 Ettl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ettl in America

Ettl is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ettl surname appeared 159 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 Ettl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ettl 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 Ettl

The surname ETTL originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, likely in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Ettel" or "Ettl," which was a diminutive form of the name "Edel," meaning "noble" or "aristocratic." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals of higher social status or noble lineage.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name ETTL can be found in the Bavarian region of Germany, where it appeared in historical documents dating back to the 15th century. Specifically, the name was mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in that area.

In the 16th century, the ETTL name appeared in various manuscripts and records across the German-speaking regions, including parts of Austria and Switzerland. One notable example is Johann Ettl, a Swiss theologian and reformer born in 1520, who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement.

As the ETTL surname spread across Central Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ettel, Ettele, and Ettler. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences within the German-speaking areas.

A prominent figure bearing the ETTL name was Franz Ettl, an Austrian painter and engraver born in 1796. He was known for his landscape paintings and etchings, which depicted the beauty of the Austrian countryside and the Alps.

Another individual of note was Karl Ettl, a German architect born in 1806, who specialized in the design of churches and public buildings. His most notable works include the Church of St. Matthias in Trier and the Cologne Cathedral Museum.

In the 19th century, the ETTL name gained recognition with the birth of Johann Ettl, an Austrian sculptor born in 1820. He was renowned for his work in creating religious sculptures and monuments, many of which can still be found in churches and public spaces across Austria.

The ETTL surname also had a presence in the field of literature, with the German writer and playwright Carl Ettl, born in 1876. He was known for his satirical works that often criticized the social and political issues of his time.

Throughout history, the ETTL surname has been associated with various professions, ranging from artisans and craftsmen to scholars and professionals. While the name may have originated from a noble or aristocratic background, it has since been adopted by individuals from diverse social and economic backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ettl

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

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

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