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

Ziola, 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 Ziola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ziola in America

Ziola is the 75317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ziola surname appeared 256 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 Ziola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ziola 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 Ziola

The surname Ziola has its origins in Poland, a country with rich linguistic traditions. The name likely appeared in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th centuries, during a time of significant demographic growth and movement within Europe.

The area from which the surname Ziola originates is predominantly the central and eastern regions of Poland. Etymologically, the name Ziola is derived from the Polish word "ziół," which translates to "herbs" in English. This indicates that the name could have been originally occupational, referring to someone who was an herbalist or had some connection with herbs, perhaps as a gatherer or healer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ziola appears in church records from the mid-16th century in the town of Kraków. A Jan Ziola is documented in baptismal records dated 1548. Kraków, being a significant cultural and academic center, had extensive church records that have provided valuable insights into the surnames of the residents of that era.

Another historical reference to the surname can be found in the tax register of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1620. A Michał Ziola from the village of Piotrków is listed as a taxpayer, indicating the spread of the name beyond urban centers into more rural areas.

In the 18th century, during a period of significant political and social upheaval in Poland, a notable figure with the surname was Stanisław Ziola, born in 1702 and known for his participation in the Bar Confederation, a movement against Russian influence and King Augustus III. His involvement in political activism is well-documented in the records of the confederation.

In the literary world, the surname appeared in the works of Wincenty Ziola, born in 1835, a minor poet and writer whose collections of folk tales provided valuable insights into Polish rural life. His publications in the mid-19th century contributed to the preservation of Polish folklore and heritage.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname had spread across various parts of the world due to migration. A prominent individual bearing the name was Jakub Ziola, born in 1874, who emigrated to the United States and became a well-known community leader among Polish immigrants in Chicago. His efforts in organizing cultural and educational activities are well-documented in local histories of the time.

The surname Ziola, with its roots in the word for "herbs," spans a rich history of occupational origins, geographic movement, and notable individuals who have contributed to various facets of society throughout centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ziola

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

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

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