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

Ittel, 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 Ittel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ittel in America

Ittel is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ittel surname appeared 145 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 Ittel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ittel 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 Ittel

The surname Ittel is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. Many experts believe that the name is derived from the Old German word "itil," which means "noble" or "distinguished." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone of noble or high-ranking status.

The name Ittel was primarily concentrated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where it was often found in various forms, such as Ittell, Itell, and Itell. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and spelling variations common during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ittel can be found in the Historisches Ortsnamenverzeichnis von Bayern (Historical Place Names Directory of Bavaria) from the late 13th century. This document lists several place names that contain the root "ittel," indicating the presence of the surname in the region.

In the 15th century, the name Ittel appeared in various church records and legal documents across Germany. One notable example is Johannes Ittel, a merchant from Nuremberg who lived from 1420 to 1489. His trading activities and business dealings were well-documented, providing valuable insight into the commercial life of the time.

During the 16th century, the Ittel surname gained prominence in the city of Augsburg, where several members of the family were involved in the local government and guild system. One such individual was Hans Ittel (1510-1578), who served as a city councilor and played a role in the city's affairs during the Reformation era.

In the 17th century, the Ittel family expanded their influence beyond Germany, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe. One notable figure was Wilhelm Ittel (1625-1697), a German-born military officer who served in the Dutch army during the Nine Years' War and later settled in the Netherlands.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ittel surname continued to be found across various regions of Germany, with individuals from the family contributing to various fields, including academia, the arts, and politics. For example, Johann Gottfried Ittel (1715-1783) was a respected theologian and professor at the University of Leipzig, while Carl Ittel (1810-1879) was a prominent painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes.

As the centuries progressed, the Ittel surname also spread to other parts of the world through emigration, with individuals bearing the name settling in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, the name's roots remain firmly planted in its German origins, reflecting a rich history and cultural legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ittel

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

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

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