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

Zuehl, 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 Zuehl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zuehl in America

Zuehl is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zuehl surname appeared 223 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 Zuehl.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zuehl 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 Zuehl

The surname Zuehl can trace its origins to German-speaking regions, particularly within what is modern-day Germany. Its etymology points towards derivation from a place name or geographical term. The name bears resemblance to the German word "Ziegel," meaning tile or brick, suggesting it may have originally been applied to people living near a tile-producing area or brickworks, or who worked as tile makers themselves. During the medieval period, occupational surnames were quite common, and a derivative from an occupational term is plausible.

Historically, the name Zuehl appears in various regional records, particularly in areas with strong craft and trade activities. Early references may not be extensively documented due to the variations in regional spellings and the fractured nature of medieval German principalities. Surnames during these times were evolving, with different spellings emerging in records depending on phonetic pronunciations.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Zuehl was Hans Zuehl, a craftsman recorded in the city of Frankfurt in the 1540s. His work in the crafting guilds of the time provides insight into the vocational origins of the surname. Records from Frankfurt, a major trade hub, often contain detailed notations about guild members and their occupations.

The surname Zuehl also shows historical appearance in regional tax records, such as those found in the Duchy of Hesse. Another notable figure is Ludwig Zuehl, born in 1612 and an assistant to a local magistrate in Kassel. His contributions to the civic administration of Kassel were documented in the regional archives up through the 1670s.

In the 18th century, the Zuehl family name began to spread more prominently across parts of northern Germany. Johann Friedrich Zuehl, born in 1748, became known for his works as a respected master woodworker in Hanover. His craftsmanship was noted in various church records and guild documents.

By the 19th century, industrial advancements led to further migration and spread of the surname. Karl Zuehl, born in 1823 in Bavaria, played a minor but important role in the early industrial textile industry. His involvement is recorded in the mid-19th-century factory registrations, illustrating the continued vocational nature of the surname.

Outside of Germany, the surname Zuehl made occasional appearances. In the United States, for instance, Franz Zuehl, born in 1850, immigrated during the wave of German migration in the late 19th century. He settled in Texas, where he contributed to local farming communities and his name is listed in early Texan settlers' accounts.

Collectively, the surname Zuehl has a rich history anchored in Germanic roots, with significant links to occupational and geographic designations. The historical prevalence of the name in various regions not only underscores the diverse activities of its bearers but also highlights its evolution and migration over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zuehl

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

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

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