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

Schmohl, 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 Schmohl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Schmohl in America

Schmohl is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Schmohl surname appeared 100 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 Schmohl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Schmohl 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 Schmohl

The surname Schmohl is of German origin, originating in the southern regions of Germany during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "smoel," meaning "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone of diminutive stature or a younger member of a family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Schmohl can be found in the chronicles of the town of Augsburg, dating back to the late 15th century. The records mention a certain Hans Schmohl, a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the town's affairs.

In the 16th century, the Schmohl name appears in various municipal records and church registers across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This indicates that the name had gained wider recognition and spread across different areas during this period.

The town of Schmollen, located in the state of Saxony, may have some connection to the surname Schmohl, although the exact nature of this association is unclear. It is possible that the name originated as a place name before becoming a surname.

One notable figure bearing the Schmohl surname was Johann Schmohl, a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, who lived from 1620 to 1687. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy merchants of the time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Schmohl family migrated to Austria, where they established themselves in the city of Vienna. One member of this family, Karl Schmohl (1734-1809), became a respected architect and designed several notable buildings in the city.

Another individual of note was Anna Schmohl (1805-1878), a German artist known for her exquisite landscape paintings. Her works were widely exhibited and appreciated during her lifetime, and some of her pieces can still be found in prestigious art collections across Europe.

During the 19th century, the Schmohl name gained prominence in the field of academia. Heinrich Schmohl (1822-1896) was a renowned philosopher and professor at the University of Heidelberg, where he made significant contributions to the study of metaphysics and ethics.

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals bearing the Schmohl surname was the German-American author and screenwriter, Max Schmohl (1911-1989). His novels and screenplays, often exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earned him critical acclaim and several prestigious awards.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Schmohl

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

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

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