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

Podojil, 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 Podojil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Podojil in America

Podojil is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Podojil surname appeared 231 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 Podojil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Podojil 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 Podojil

The surname PODOJIL has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "podojit," which means "to milk" or "to nurse," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or profession related to milking cows or other livestock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PODOJIL surname can be found in a historical document from the town of Litomerice, located in the northwestern region of the Czech Republic, dated around 1489. In this document, a man by the name of Pavel Podojil is mentioned as a landowner and farmer.

Another notable early reference to the PODOJIL surname is found in the records of the Bohemian village of Chrastava, located near the border with Germany. These records, dating back to the mid-16th century, mention a family with the surname Podojil who were involved in the local dairy industry.

In the 17th century, the PODOJIL surname began to spread beyond the borders of the Czech lands. Records from this period indicate that individuals bearing this surname had migrated to neighboring regions, including parts of present-day Germany and Austria.

One of the earliest known individuals with the PODOJIL surname was Jan Podojil, born in 1612 in the town of Decin, located in the northwestern Czech Republic. He was a prominent farmer and landowner, and his descendants continued to carry on the family name in the region.

Another notable figure was Karel Podojil, born in 1745 in the village of Liberec, located in northern Bohemia. Karel was a respected scholar and educator who authored several works on the history and culture of the Czech lands.

In the 19th century, the PODOJIL surname began to spread more widely across Europe, with records indicating individuals bearing this name residing in various countries, including Poland, Hungary, and Russia. One notable figure from this period was Frantisek Podojil, born in 1831 in the town of Kladno, located near Prague. Frantisek was a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the Czech coal mining industry.

Throughout its history, the PODOJIL surname has maintained a strong presence in the Czech Republic and neighboring regions, with various individuals bearing this name making notable contributions to various fields, including agriculture, education, business, and industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Podojil

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

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

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