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

Sebra, 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 Sebra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sebra in America

Sebra is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sebra surname appeared 162 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 Sebra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sebra 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 Sebra

The surname SEBRA originates from the Middle Ages in the region of Saxony, located in present-day eastern Germany. It likely derives from the Old Saxon word "sebr," meaning "strong" or "mighty," indicating the name may have been given to an individual of exceptional physical strength or character. Alternatively, some scholars suggest it could be a variation of the Old German name "Seibrath," meaning "bright victory."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEBRA name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval Saxon documents dating back to the 10th century. A certain "Seibrath von Meissen" is mentioned as a prominent landowner and knight in the service of the Margrave of Meissen in the year 1062.

During the 13th century, the SEBRA name can be found in various monastic records and town charters across Saxony and neighboring regions. For example, a "Sebra von Freiberg" is listed as a wealthy merchant and alderman in the town of Freiberg in 1265.

In the late 14th century, the SEBRA name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by the mention of a "Hans Sebra" in the tax records of the city of Nuremberg in 1382. This Hans Sebra is believed to have been a prosperous craftsman and guildsman.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the SEBRA surname was Johann Sebra (1496-1564), a Lutheran reformer and theologian from Saxony. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a key role in the Reformation movement.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Christoph Sebra (1532-1592), a German architect and master builder from Nuremberg. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Peller House and the Tucher Palace.

During the 17th century, the SEBRA name can be found in various military and court records across Germany. One such example is Georg Sebra (1612-1678), a Prussian general who served under Frederick William, the Great Elector of Brandenburg.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Johann Friedrich Sebra (1725-1797), a German composer and organist from Saxony. He is best known for his contributions to the development of church music and his collaborations with Johann Sebastian Bach.

As the centuries progressed, the SEBRA name continued to be found across various regions of Germany and beyond, with individuals from this lineage making contributions in various fields, such as arts, sciences, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sebra

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

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

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