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

Simandl, 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 Simandl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Simandl in America

Simandl is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Simandl surname appeared 187 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 Simandl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Simandl 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 Simandl

The surname SIMANDL is of Czech origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century in the region of Bohemia, which is now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. The name is believed to be derived from the Czech word "siman," which means "strong" or "sturdy," and is likely a reference to the physical attributes or occupations of the earliest bearers of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SIMANDL surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Bohdalec, near the town of Žatec, in the year 1589. These records mention a man named Jan SIMANDL, who was a farmer and landowner in the area. It is possible that the name had already been in use for several generations before this earliest known record.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the SIMANDL name spread across various regions of Bohemia and Moravia, as well as into neighboring areas such as Silesia and Lower Austria. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, including SIMANDL, SIMANDEL, and SIMANDL.

One notable bearer of the SIMANDL name was Frantisek SIMANDL (1840-1912), a renowned Czech double bassist and composer. He was born in Blatná, Bohemia, and is considered one of the most influential musicians in the history of the double bass. His compositions and instructional works, such as the "New Method for the Study of the Double Bass," have had a lasting impact on bass pedagogy worldwide.

Another historically significant individual with the SIMANDL surname was Jan SIMANDL (1820-1895), a Czech politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Imperial Council (Reichsrat) in Vienna, representing the city of Prague. He was a prominent figure in the Czech National Revival movement and advocated for greater autonomy for the Czech lands within the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the SIMANDL name also found its way to the United States through immigration from Central Europe. One notable American bearer of the name was Rudolph SIMANDL (1877-1952), a skilled woodcarver and sculptor born in Prague, who later settled in Chicago and contributed his artistry to various public buildings and churches in the city.

Throughout its history, the SIMANDL surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, artisans, musicians, politicians, and professionals. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the sturdy and resilient people of the Czech lands centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Simandl

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

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

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