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

Netzel, 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 Netzel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Netzel in America

Netzel is the 25640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Netzel surname appeared 962 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 Netzel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Netzel 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 Netzel

The surname Netzel is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the area now known as modern-day Germany or Austria. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 15th centuries.

The name Netzel is thought to be derived from the German word "Netze," which means "net" or "mesh." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or worked with nets, such as a fisherman or a hunter.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Netzel can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Lusatiae Superioris, a collection of historical documents from the region of Upper Lusatia in what is now eastern Germany. In this text, dated around the 13th century, a person named "Heinricus Netzel" is mentioned.

During the 14th century, the name Netzel appeared in various records and documents across different parts of Germany. For example, in the town of Nuremberg, a man named "Conradus Netzel" was recorded as a citizen in 1349.

As the surname spread throughout the German-speaking regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Netzell, Netzl, and Netzler. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations.

One notable individual with the surname Netzel was Johann Netzel, a German composer and organist who lived from 1621 to 1694. He served as the court organist for the Dukes of Saxe-Weissenfels and composed several works for organ and other instruments.

Another individual worth mentioning is Christian Gottfried Netzel, a German painter and engraver who was born in 1688 and died in 1760. He is known for his portraits and engravings of historical figures and religious scenes.

In the 19th century, the name Netzel appeared in various regions of Germany, as well as in areas with significant German populations, such as parts of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic. One example is Friedrich Netzel, a German-born architect who lived from 1828 to 1896 and designed several notable buildings in Berlin.

Another prominent figure was Karl Netzel, a German writer and journalist who was born in 1834 and died in 1914. He wrote extensively on cultural and political topics and served as the editor of several publications.

While the surname Netzel may not be as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, reflecting the linguistic and cultural heritage of the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Netzel

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

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

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