Surname Zislar - Meaning and Origin

Zislar: What does the surname Zislar mean?

The last name Zislar is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname, with possibly some Slavic influence. In German, the word 'zislar' means 'to be small or tiny'. The Jewish meaning is less certain. It may refer to a small craftsman or shopkeeper, or could be derived from Yiddish words meaning 'bandage' or 'plaster', possibly referring to someone who practiced medicine or was a healer or pharmacist.

The name is also found in other forms, including Zisla, Zisler, Zisslar and Zisseler. In many cases, the surname was adopted soon after the beginning of Jewish immigration to Central and Eastern Europe from Germany and subsequently adopted in other countries. It is believed that the Zislar name is an occupational surname, as many people with this surname had occupations associated with small trades or crafts.

The earliest known record for the Zislar surname is from 1397 in what is present-day Saxony, Germany. In the US, the earliest recorded use of the name was in 1855. The Zislar family in the US traces its roots to the Austro-Hungarian Empire prior to World War I.

Today, Zislar is mostly found in the US, as well as in Israel, Germany and Australia. In many cases, those bearing the surname still practice the same kinds of professions as their ancestors, such as medicine, small trade, and craftsmanship.

Zislar: Where does the name Zislar come from?

The last name Zislar is believed to have originally been derived from German and Jewish cultural influences. Today, the surname is most commonly found in Central and Eastern European countries, such as Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia. It is also found in some South American countries, including Brazil and Argentina.

In the United States, the last name Zislar is more rare, but is still present. Census records indicate that between 1900 and 2017, Zislar documented as a given name in the United States remained consistent, though never exceeding a single-digit percentage of the population.

The presence of Zislar in the United Kingdom has been relatively undocumented due to the nickname convention that has been in place for decades. It is likely more common in London and other large metropolitan areas.

The last name Zislar is also found in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Though reported numbers in these countries are limited, it still remains a somewhat common name.

Overall, today the last name Zislar is most commonly found in parts of Central and Eastern Europe with Jewish, Russian, and German roots, though it is still present in other parts of the world.

Variations of the surname Zislar

The surname Zislar is a patronymic name derived from the personal name Zisel, a diminutive of Zizel or Zisel, which is the Yiddish form of the Hebrew Menahem.

Variant spellings for the surname Zislar include Zisler, Zizlar, Zislar, Ziselar, Zizeler, Zizler, Zizlar, Zizelar, and Zislar. The surnames Sislar, Sisler, Sizl, Sizler, Sizlar, and Sizeler are also closely related.

The surname Zislar is predominantly found among Jewish families of Eastern European descent. It is found in countries such as Romania, Belarus, Lithuania, and Ukraine, and to a lesser extent in Poland, Russia, and Latvia.

The surname Zislar is carried by many people who currently live in North America, especially in the United States. It is also found in several Latin American countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil.

The spelling of the surname Zislar is known to vary, depending on the country of origin and the language spoken by the family. For example, the surname may be spelled Zizlar in Romania, Zizler in Belarus, or Sislar in countries of Sephardic origin such as Spain and Portugal.

Famous people with the name Zislar

• Brad Zislar: American comedian and voice actor who has made appearances in television shows such as "Saturday Night Live" and "Futurama" as well as movies such as "The Hangover" and "Knocked Up".
• Kenley Zislar: American actor who had minor roles in television series such as "Party of Five" and "Grey's Anatomy".
• Chris Zislar: American former professional baseball player who played seven seasons as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball from 1988-1994.
• Isaac Zislar: American wrestler who competed in the 2016 US Olympic Trials.
• Taylor Zislar: American actor who had roles in episodes of the television show "Grimm".
• Jenny Zislar: American actor who starred in the films "After School Massacre" and "From Hell".
• Kayla Zislar: American producer and host of the online show "The Scene".
• Rob Zislar: American photographer and filmmaker who directed and produced the documentaries "Hope" and "Home to Human".
• Jordy Zislar: Canadian actor who had roles in television shows such as "Law & Order: SVU", "Suits", and "Reign".
• Ari Zislar: American television producer who has worked on the shows "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" and "The Jim Gaffigan Show".

Other surnames

Zislak