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

Zygadło, 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 Zygadło surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zygadło in America

Zygadło is the 77012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zygadło surname appeared 249 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 Zygadło.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zygadło 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 Zygadło

The surname Zygadlo originates from Poland, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period, possibly as early as the 14th or 15th century. This name is primarily linked to the Silesian region, which was historically a part of Poland, though it did experience various periods of control by neighboring countries. The name Zygadlo is derived from the Polish word "zygzak," which means zigzag or meander, and could have been used to describe an occupation or characteristic, quite possibly someone living near a winding path or river.

Polish surnames often evolved from descriptive nicknames or occupations. Historical references to the Zygadlo surname appear in various old records and manuscripts, though no specific mention of the name appears in historically significant documents like the Domesday Book. Early records from parish registers and legal documents in Silesian towns show variations of the surname, including Zygało and Zigadlo, which suggest a phonetic evolution over time.

Among the earliest recorded instances of the surname is Jan Zygadlo, mentioned in a 16th-century register from the Silesian region. The name also appears in records of nobility, indicating some members of the Zygadlo family may have held land or titles. In the 17th century, the name is found in a legal dispute involving Stefan Zygadlo, dating to around 1623, highlighting the family's established presence in the area.

A notable historical figure bearing this surname is Antoni Zygadlo, born in 1785 and a known participant in the Napoleonic Wars, who later became a respected figure in his local community for his involvement in agricultural developments. Another prominent individual is Ewa Zygadlo, an 18th-century poet known for her literary contributions in local Polish dialects, offering glimpses into the culture and life of her era.

In the 19th century, the name Zygadlo appeared in migration records, as many Polish families moved to America and other parts of Europe seeking better opportunities. One such migrant, Piotr Zygadlo, born in 1857, became a significant figure within the Polish-American community in Chicago, helping to establish cultural and educational institutions for the diaspora.

Finally, in the realm of modern history, Kazimierz Zygadlo, born in 1912 and died in 1980, was a recognized scholar of Polish history and linguistics. His contributions to the study of Polish surnames and their etymology have been invaluable to understanding the origins and meanings behind names like Zygadlo. This consistent appearance in historical records underscores both the endurance and the geographical spread of the Zygadlo family name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zygadło

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

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

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