Sudol

Sudol is a surname of Polish origin. In Polish orthography the name is typically written as Sudoł, with the ł letter representing a distinct phoneme from l. The non-diacritic form Sudol is common in English-speaking countries and in genealogical records that have been transliterated.

The exact etymology of Sudol is not definitively established. It may derive from a nickname, a given name, or a toponymic source related to a place name; such derivations are common for Polish surnames. Over time, the spelling has been adapted to fit different languages and alphabets, leading to the Sudol form in many records outside Poland.

Distribution and frequency data indicate that Sudol is most common in Poland, with diaspora populations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other parts of Europe. Emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries contributed to the presence of the surname in North America and beyond. In the United States, bearers of the name are found in states with large Polish-American communities, including Illinois, New York, and Michigan, among others.

Variants and related spellings primarily include Sudol as the non-diacritic form and Sudoł as the original Polish spelling. Differences in transliteration or immigration records can produce minor orthographic alternatives.

Due to its Polish roots and migration history, Sudol appears in genealogical, historical, and civil records across multiple countries, reflecting broader patterns of Polish diaspora.