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

Zabel, 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 Zabel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zabel in America

Zabel is the 8808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zabel surname appeared 3,717 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Zabel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zabel 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 Zabel

The surname ZABEL has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "zabel," which means "sand." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a sandy area or worked with sand in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ZABEL name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, Germany, dating back to the 12th century. In this text, the name appears as "Zabele," which is likely an older spelling variation.

During the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named ZABEL residing in the town of Zwickau, located in the present-day state of Saxony, Germany. This family played a significant role in the local politics and administration of the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans ZABEL (1470-1545) emerged as a prominent goldsmith and engraver in the city of Nuremberg, which was a major center for the arts and crafts during the Renaissance era. His intricate metalwork and engravings were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.

Another individual worth mentioning is Johann ZABEL (1618-1689), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Duke of Holstein-Gottorp in the mid-17th century. He was renowned for his sacred and secular compositions, which were influential in the development of the Baroque musical style.

In the 19th century, a German naturalist named Ernst ZABEL (1808-1866) made significant contributions to the study of botany and entomology. He was particularly known for his extensive research on the flora and fauna of Central Europe.

It is also worth noting that the name ZABEL can be found in various place names across Germany, such as Zabeltitz, a village in the state of Saxony, and Zabelsdorf, a municipality in the state of Brandenburg. These place names may have influenced the spread and distribution of the ZABEL surname in different regions of the country.

Throughout history, the ZABEL surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, artisans, musicians, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zabel

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

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

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