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

Zubrod, 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 Zubrod surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zubrod in America

Zubrod is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zubrod surname appeared 373 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 Zubrod.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zubrod 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 Zubrod

The surname Zubrod likely has its origins in Central Europe, with strong ties to German-speaking regions. The name appears to be most prevalent in areas such as Germany and Switzerland. It is believed to have originated around the late medieval period, approximately in the 14th or 15th century. The German language play a huge role in the formation of the surname, particularly in rural regions where surnames were often derived from professions, locations, or topographical features.

Etymologically, Zubrod is derived from the Middle High German words. The prefix "Zu" could denote "at" or "to," while "Brod" signifies "bread" in German. Such names were often given to bakers or someone who worked in or lived near a bakery. Alternative spellings include Zubrodt or even Zubrot, though these variations are less common and appear sporadically in old records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in ecclesiastical documents from the late 15th century in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. These documents mention a Hans Zubrod, a baker by profession, who was active around the year 1475. The surname also appears intermittently in other Germanic regions, suggesting it was somewhat widespread though not ubiquitous.

In the annals of historical references, another notable Zubrod was Johann Zubrod, born in 1580 in Alsace, then a German-speaking region. Johann was a miller and is noted in tax records from the early 17th century. The family seemed to have maintained their presence in the area for several generations, often involved in agrarian professions.

An 18th-century example includes Friedrich Zubrod, born in 1723 in Freiburg. Friedrich was a prominent landowner and contributed to local community efforts, such as the construction of village bakeries and mills. Records from the late 18th century chronicled his efforts to modernize agricultural practices in his village.

Another significant individual bearing the surname was Elise Zubrod, born in 1801 in Hesse. Elise served as a midwife and was well regarded in her community. Her diaries, which survive in part today, provide a detailed account of rural life in early 19th-century Germany. Her contributions to medical practices in rural settings were pioneering for the timeframe.

One of the more contemporary but still historical bearers of the surname is Einar Zubrod, born in 1854 in Zurich. Einar emigrated to America in the late 19th century, contributing to the expansion of agricultural techniques in the Midwest. His life is documented in letters and memoirs that detail his journey and the methods he introduced to American farming communities.

Throughout history, the Zubrod surname has been associated with agrarian and rural professions, often linked with bread-making, agriculture, and community well-being. The name has undergone minimal changes over the centuries, retaining much of its original form and pronunciation, and continues to be a testament to the historical importance of bread and agriculture in German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zubrod

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

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

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