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

Padel, 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 Padel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Padel in America

Padel is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Padel surname appeared 105 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 Padel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Padel 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 Padel

The surname Padel originates from the medieval German territories, likely emerging in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Middle High German word "padel," meaning a small path or trail, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname referring to a person who maintained or lived near a small path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Stadtbuch (City Book) of Cologne, where a certain Henrich Padel is mentioned in an entry dated 1389. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage in the Rhineland region during that period.

In the 15th century, records show a family named Padel residing in the town of Ulm, located in present-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of the German territories by that time.

A notable figure bearing the surname Padel was Johann Padel (1470-1545), a German humanist scholar and poet from Nuremberg. He was known for his Latin poetry and his contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of the Renaissance era.

Another historical figure with the surname Padel was Friedrich Padel (1590-1657), a German theologian and Protestant reformer from Saxony. He played a significant role in the religious debates and controversies of his time, advocating for the Lutheran faith.

In the 17th century, the Padel surname appears in records from the city of Hamburg, where a merchant named Hans Padel (1610-1678) is mentioned as a prominent figure in the local trade guilds.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a notable Padel was Johann Baptist Padel (1735-1807), a German composer and organist from Bavaria. He composed numerous works for the church and is remembered for his contributions to sacred music.

In the 19th century, the Padel surname can be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in neighboring countries like Austria and Switzerland, indicating the spread and migration of families bearing this name over the centuries.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Padell, Padell, and Paddel, have also been documented throughout history, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Padel

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

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

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