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

Zydel, 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 Zydel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zydel in America

Zydel is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zydel surname appeared 200 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 Zydel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zydel 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 Zydel

The surname Zydel is of Polish origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the area that is now modern-day Poland, specifically in regions such as Silesia and Lesser Poland. The name itself is derived from the Polish word "zydel," which translates to "small stool" or "bench." This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname for a carpenter or someone who made small pieces of furniture.

One of the earliest references to the surname Zydel can be found in the medieval Polish records from the 14th century. The name appears in various forms such as Zeidel, Zydelek, and Zidel. These variations indicate the name's phonetic evolution over time. The oldest known manuscript listing the name dates back to the year 1352 in the medieval town of Kraków, where a record mentions a Jan Zidel as a local craftsman.

A significant historical figure with the surname Zydel is Piotr Zydel, born in 1502 and died in 1570, who was known for his contributions to the local economy as a prominent merchant in Silesia. Janusz Zydel, born in 1623 and died in 1689, was another notable individual, recognized for his role as a member of the Polish gentry and his involvement in the political affairs of the time.

The surname also appears in legal documents from the 17th century in Lesser Poland, particularly in records related to land ownership and trade. For instance, a 1647 document lists Michał Zidel as a landowner in the village of Czarny Dunajec, suggesting that the family had some standing within the local community.

In the 18th century, the name is found in military records, with Stanisław Zydel, born in 1745 and died in 1811, serving as an officer in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army. His career highlights the surname's association with service and duty during a tumultuous period in Polish history.

By the 19th century, the surname had spread beyond Poland, with records showing individuals with the name Zydel emigrating to countries such as Germany and the United States. One prominent figure during this time was Karol Zydel, born in 1826 and died in 1897, who was known for his work as an engineer and his contributions to early industrial projects in Upper Silesia.

Overall, the surname Zydel has a rich history tied to craftsmanship, trade, politics, and military service within Poland and its neighboring regions, tracing back to medieval times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zydel

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

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

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