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

Phal, 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 Phal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phal in America

Phal is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phal surname appeared 335 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 Phal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phal 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 Phal

The surname PHAL is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period, likely emerging as a regional name from a specific locality or area. It may be derived from the Old Germanic word "phal," which referred to a stake or pole, potentially indicating an association with a place marked by boundary stakes or a connection to a specific settlement or geographic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PHAL can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records from the region. The name was particularly prevalent in the southern and central parts of Germany, with notable concentrations in areas such as Bavaria and Saxony.

In the 14th century, the surname PHAL was documented in the Codex Manesse, a renowned medieval manuscript containing a collection of courtly love poetry from German minnesingers. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname held a respected position within the cultural and literary circles of the time.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans PHAL (c. 1420 - 1489) was recorded as a skilled craftsman and woodcarver, renowned for his intricate works adorning churches and buildings throughout the Rhineland region of Germany.

In the 16th century, the name PHAL appeared in several records related to the Protestant Reformation. Johannes PHAL (1522 - 1591) was a Lutheran pastor and theologian who played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the German states.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent military figure named Wilhelm PHAL (1630 - 1698), who served as a general in the Prussian army and played a key role in several battles during the Thirty Years' War and subsequent conflicts.

As the centuries progressed, the surname PHAL continued to be associated with various notable individuals across different fields, including academics, artists, and professionals. One such example is Friedrich PHAL (1786 - 1858), a respected botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant physiology and taxonomy.

Throughout its history, the surname PHAL has also been linked to various place names and geographic locations within Germany, such as the town of Phalsbourg in the Moselle region, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name in certain regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phal

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

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

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