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

Pribil, 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 Pribil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pribil in America

Pribil is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pribil surname appeared 180 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 Pribil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pribil 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 Pribil

The surname "PRIBIL" is of Czech origin, with its roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bohemia, which was a part of the Holy Roman Empire during that period.

This surname is derived from the Czech word "pribyl," which means "arrived" or "newcomer." It was likely given as a descriptive name to individuals or families who had recently settled in a particular area or village. The name may have also been used to distinguish between different branches of the same family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "PRIBIL" can be found in the church records of a small village near Prague, dated around 1595. These records mention a certain Jan Pribil, who was a local landowner and farmer.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the census records of the town of Litomerice, where several families with the surname "PRIBIL" were documented as residing in the area. This suggests that the name had already become established in various parts of Bohemia by that time.

During the 18th century, the name "PRIBIL" was further spread across the region as a result of migration and resettlement. One notable bearer of this surname was Vaclav Pribil (1725-1798), a respected scholar and priest who authored several theological works.

As the 19th century dawned, the name "PRIBIL" continued to be found in various parts of what is now the Czech Republic. One prominent figure was Frantisek Pribil (1825-1892), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague, including the Neo-Renaissance style Rudolfinum concert hall.

Another significant individual with this surname was Jaroslav Pribil (1875-1944), a Czech politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Finance in the early years of the Czechoslovak Republic.

In the 20th century, the name "PRIBIL" gained recognition through individuals such as Jiri Pribil (1920-2005), a celebrated Czech writer and journalist who was known for his satirical works criticizing the communist regime.

Overall, the surname "PRIBIL" has a rich history rooted in the Czech lands, dating back to the late Renaissance period. While its origins are humble, it has been borne by notable figures across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pribil

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

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

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