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

Szynal, 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 Szynal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Szynal in America

Szynal is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Szynal surname appeared 209 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 Szynal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Szynal 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 Szynal

The surname SZYNAL originated in Poland, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "szyć," meaning "to sew," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname initially given to tailors or seamstresses.

One of the earliest known references to the SZYNAL surname can be found in the records of the city of Krakow, where a certain Jan SZYNAL was listed as a resident in 1598. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by the late Renaissance period.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the SZYNAL name appeared in various Polish parishes and villages, particularly in the regions of Małopolska and Silesia. It was often associated with rural communities, where tailoring and textile work were common occupations.

One notable bearer of the SZYNAL surname was Józef SZYNAL (1780-1852), a Polish priest and educator who served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and preserving Polish cultural heritage during the period of partitions.

Another individual of historical significance was Franciszek SZYNAL (1858-1921), a Polish engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early aircraft designs. His work on gliders and experimental flying machines paved the way for future advancements in aviation.

In the late 19th century, the SZYNAL name gained prominence in the city of Poznań, where a family of entrepreneurs and industrialists bearing this surname established successful textile factories. The most notable among them was Jan SZYNAL (1865-1938), whose textile company employed hundreds of workers and played a significant role in the city's economic growth.

Another figure of note was Maria SZYNAL (1908-1992), a Polish writer and journalist who chronicled the experiences of Polish immigrants in the United States during the early 20th century. Her literary works shed light on the struggles and triumphs of Polish communities in America.

While the SZYNAL surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the name's rich history and connection to the tailoring and textile industries remain deeply rooted in its Polish origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Szynal

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

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

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