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

Zielsdorf, 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 Zielsdorf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zielsdorf in America

Zielsdorf is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zielsdorf surname appeared 296 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 Zielsdorf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zielsdorf 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 Zielsdorf

The surname Zielsdorf originates from Germany, with its roots tracing back to medieval times. Specifically, it is believed to have originated in the region of present-day Lower Saxony or Brandenburg. The suffix "dorf" is a common German word meaning "village" or "settlement." The prefix "Ziels" is less clear but could be derived from an old Germanic personal name or a term indicative of someone who possesses a certain trait or occupation.

Sources suggest that Zielsdorf could be linked to a place name. There are small villages and settlements in Germany bearing similar names, such as Zielsdorf in Bavaria, indicating that individuals with this surname likely came from or were associated with such locations. The use of geographic features or localities as identifiers was a common practice in naming during medieval times.

Historical references to the name can be found in old German records and manuscripts. One such manuscript from the late 15th century lists a Heinrich von Zielsdorf, a minor noble who held lands in the Brandenburg region. This is one of the earliest confirmations of the Zielsdorf surname in historical documents.

Further examples include Johann Zielsdorf, a merchant from Hamburg who appeared in trade records dating back to 1623. His business dealings expanded across northern Germany and even into Denmark, demonstrating the reach and influence individuals with this surname could have.

In the 18th century, a Friedrich Zielsdorf notably served in the Prussian military, contributing to several campaigns under Frederick the Great. Born in 1715 and passing away in 1775, Friedrich's participation in significant battles helped cement the family's reputation.

Another historical figure includes Anna Maria Zielsdorf, an influential poet and writer in the early 19th century. Born in 1798, she gained popularity for her contributions to German romantic literature until her death in 1845. Her works often reflected themes of nature and social commentary, embodying the philosophical currents of her time.

By the early 20th century, Carl Zielsdorf, a noted scientist born in 1874 and who died in 1941, made significant strides in the field of chemistry. His research in synthetic dyes contributed greatly to industrial applications, earning him recognition in both academic and industrial circles.

The Zielsdorf surname, while not exceedingly common, has carried with it a legacy of notable figures and historical significance. It reveals a blend of occupational and geographical origins, deeply rooted in the Germanic tradition of surname formation.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zielsdorf

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

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

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