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

Sebring, 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 Sebring surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sebring in America

Sebring is the 12440th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sebring surname appeared 2,497 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sebring.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sebring 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 Sebring

The surname Sebring originates from Germany and is believed to have emerged in the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Sebringen," which refers to a location or settlement. The name may have its roots in the town of Sebringen, located in the historical region of Swabia, now part of modern-day Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, including Sebringer, Sebringer, and Sebringar. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Sebringen, dating back to the late 1500s.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as German immigrants began to settle in various parts of Europe and the Americas, the name Sebring started to appear in historical records beyond its place of origin. For example, Johann Sebring, a German immigrant to Pennsylvania, is recorded as having arrived in Philadelphia in 1749.

The name Sebring has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure is Johann Friedrich Sebring (1710-1782), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. Another prominent bearer of the name was Wilhelm Sebring (1825-1901), a German-born American businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of New York.

In the United States, the name Sebring gained further recognition due to its association with the Sebring International Raceway in Florida. The raceway was established in 1950 and named after Harry A. Sebring (1900-1986), a prominent businessman and racing enthusiast from Michigan who helped fund its construction.

Other notable individuals with the surname Sebring include:

1. Carl Sebring (1873-1945), an American baseball player who competed in the early 20th century.
2. John Sebring (1826-1912), a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, who later became a prominent lawyer and politician in Ohio.
3. Eliza Sebring (1816-1873), an American author and editor known for her works on domestic economy and household management.
4. Ira Sebring (1828-1902), a lawyer and judge from New York, who served as a justice on the New York Supreme Court.
5. Nellie Sebring (1862-1942), an American educator and suffragist, who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in Ohio.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sebring

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

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

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