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

Zundel, 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 Zundel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zundel in America

Zundel is the 23691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zundel surname appeared 1,069 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 Zundel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zundel 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 Zundel

The surname Zundel is believed to have originated from the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Germany and Switzerland, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the diminutive form of the Middle High German word "Sunt," which means "Sondere" or "separate" and "distinguish." Zundel could have been a nickname for someone who had a distinguishing characteristic or was separate in some notable way.

Various historical records and manuscripts from the late Middle Ages reference individuals with the surname Zundel. One such example is an early mention in a 14th-century document from the region of Swabia, now in modern-day southwestern Germany. Over time, the surname evolved, and variations including Zündel and Sundel appeared. These slight differences in spelling were often noted in different regions and through various record-keeping methods across Germany and Switzerland.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname is Hans Zündel, documented in 1421 in Zurich, Switzerland. Hans Zündel was known to have participated in local civic duties, a common practice in a tightly-knit medieval community where surnames were crucial for identification and record-keeping purposes.

In the 16th century, Georg Zündel, born in 1537 in Bavaria, made substantial contributions to his community as a respected farmer and local elder. His presence in tax records and community minutes provides insights into the social and economic fabric of the time. Another notable individual is Paulus Zundel, born in 1595 in the region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Paulus was a craftsman and part of the vibrant guild system, which was central to the economic life of German towns.

The name also appears in various religious records, which often serve as a crucial source for tracing family histories. For instance, Jakob Zundel, a Protestant minister born in 1620, was involved in the theological disputes during the Thirty Years' War, a significant event in European history.

Another prominent figure includes Johann Friedrich Zundel, born in 1827, who was a notable composer and organist in the court of Württemberg. His contributions to church music and his compositions are still acknowledged by classical musicians today.

Throughout history, the Zundel surname has been associated with a range of professions and social standings, reflecting the complex tapestry of European history. It showcases the way surnames can provide a lens through which to view the evolution of cultural and societal norms over centuries. Each name bears witness to the lives and stories of those who carried it, passing down a legacy through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zundel

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

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

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