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

Sodl, 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 Sodl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sodl in America

Sodl is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sodl surname appeared 137 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 Sodl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sodl 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 Sodl

The surname SODL originates from Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "sodal," which referred to a swampy or marshy area. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely inhabitants of wetland regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SODL surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. The entry mentions a "Henricus Sodl" from the town of Meissen.

In the 15th century, the SODL name appeared in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Schmalkalden, located in present-day Thuringia. These records document the birth and marriage of individuals bearing the SODL surname, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

The 16th century saw the rise of a prominent SODL family in the city of Nuremberg. Johannes SODL (1540-1612) was a respected merchant and member of the city council, known for his involvement in the local textile trade. His son, Hans SODL (1578-1642), followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful businessman and civic leader.

In the 17th century, the SODL name gained recognition through the works of Johann Christoph SODL (1632-1701), a renowned German theologian and author. His treatises on religious philosophy and ethics were widely read throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Another noteworthy figure was Friedrich Wilhelm SODL (1712-1789), a Prussian military officer who served under King Frederick the Great during the Seven Years' War. He was commended for his bravery and strategic leadership on the battlefield.

The 19th century saw the birth of Karl SODL (1845-1919), a German architect renowned for his innovative designs in the Neo-Renaissance style. His most famous work is the Neue Börse (New Stock Exchange) in Leipzig, which still stands as a landmark of the city's architectural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sodl

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

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

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