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

Zacherl, 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 Zacherl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zacherl in America

Zacherl is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zacherl surname appeared 326 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 Zacherl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zacherl 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 Zacherl

The surname Zacherl most likely has its origins in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, predominantly Germany and Austria. The name first began to appear in historical records during the late medieval period, around the 13th to 15th centuries. It is believed to derive from the German word "Zachary" or "Zechariah," which were common given names of Hebrew origin, meaning "God has remembered." Over time, these personal names evolved and morphed into surnames, taking on various forms including Zacherl.

In medieval Germany, surnames often derived from professions, physical characteristics, or geographic features, and Zacherl likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating "son of Zachary" or "descendant of Zachary." The name started to be recorded in various historical documents, including church registers and tax records, which were becoming increasingly common during the 15th and 16th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Zacherl dates back to the early 1500s in Bavaria, Germany. Hans Zacherl, born in 1492 and living until 1564, was a notable figure recorded in the administrative documents of the city of Munich. He was a merchant and his name appears frequently in trade records, indicating that he was involved in the vibrant commerce that characterized late medieval European cities.

During the 17th century, the name Zacherl can be found in various other regions of what is now modern-day Germany and Austria. For instance, Georg Zacherl (1625-1690) was documented in Vienna, where he was known for his involvement in the brewing industry, which was a significant part of the Austrian economy at the time.

Another notable historical figure with the surname was Franz Xaver Zacherl, born in 1814 and passing away in 1888. He was a prominent industrialist in Vienna, known particularly for founding the Zacherlfabrik, a factory that manufactured insecticides. His contributions to industry and economy were substantial during the 19th century, and the Zacherlfabrik remains a historical monument in Vienna.

In the early 18th century, the name appears in another context in Bavaria. Johann Baptist Zacherl (1701-1765) was a well-known master craftsman who contributed to the construction of several important buildings in the city of Augsburg. His work, which included intricate wood carvings and architectural designs, left a lasting impact on the local art and craft scene.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name had become relatively well-established in the regions of Germany and Austria. Joseph Zacherl (1870-1935), a scholar and historian, made significant contributions to the documentation of Bavarian history. His research and publications are still referenced by modern historians studying the region.

The surname Zacherl, while not as common as some other German surnames, has a rich history interwoven with the cultural and economic development of German-speaking Europe. From its early origins linked to the name Zachary to the contributions of various individuals in commerce, industry, and scholarship, the name has left a measurable impact on the regions where it was borne.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zacherl

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

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

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