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

Zylman, 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 Zylman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zylman in America

Zylman is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zylman surname appeared 110 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 Zylman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zylman 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 Zylman

The surname Zylman finds its origins in Central Europe, with the name likely emerging in the medieval period around the 12th to 14th centuries. It is believed to have originated from regions that are today part of Poland and Germany. The etymology of Zylman suggests it could be derived from an occupational or descriptive name.

The root word “Zyl” may have ties to the Old High German word “Zil,” meaning goal or objective, which could indicate someone who was a guide or leader. Alternatively, it might relate to the Polish word “zyl,” which translates to vein or sinew, potentially referring to a robust or strong individual. The suffix “-man” is common in Germanic surnames and generally signifies a man involved in a particular occupation or activity.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of a similar surname can be found in a 15th-century Polish manuscript, where a Jakub Zylman is listed as a landowner in the region of Mazovia, born in 1432. Another historical reference appears in the German records, noting a Heinrich Zylman, a merchant in Hamburg around 1520.

Further mentions occur in the 16th century, including a Stephan Zylman, a noted craftsman in Kraków, born in 1545, who contributed to the town’s artisanal guild. In the 17th century, there was Jan Zylman, who served as a municipal clerk in Poznań, born in 1627, which underscores the name's persistence in administrative roles.

Moving into the late 18th century, we see references to Ludwig Zylman, born in 1775, a Prussian officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Such historical figures highlight the geographical spread and occupational diversity of those bearing the surname.

In summary, Zylman is a surname with deep roots in the Central European region, particularly within parts of modern-day Poland and Germany, with its origins tracing back to various significant historical documentation and records spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zylman

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

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

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