Seeberg
A German surname derived from a geographical feature, likely referring to a location near a lake or sea.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Seeberg. That puts it at #98,099 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Seeberg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#98,099
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
185
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 185 bearers of the surname Seeberg in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 98099th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Seeberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.8%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Seeberg
The surname "SEEBERG" is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German words "sē" meaning "lake" and "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." It likely originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a lakeside hill or mountain. The earliest recorded instance of this surname dates back to the 13th century.
One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Johannes Seeberg, a German monk and theologian born in 1508 in Saxony. He was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.
Another notable bearer of this name was Reinhold Seeberg, a German Protestant theologian and church historian born in 1859 in Schleswig-Holstein. He authored several works on the history of dogma and was a professor at the University of Berlin.
In the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the city of Cologne, where a family by the name of Seeberg resided. One member, Hans Seeberg, was a respected merchant and guild member in the city during that time.
The Seeberg surname has also been present in Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Bern. In the 17th century, a notable figure named Jakob Seeberg served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the governance of the city of Bern.
Another individual of note was Johann Seeberg, a German composer and organist born in 1719 in Saxony. He composed several works for the organ and was highly regarded for his skills as a musician during his lifetime.
While the surname "SEEBERG" originates from German-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and emigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it likely referred to individuals living near lakeside hills or mountains in Germany and neighboring areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Seeberg
Among Census respondents with the surname Seeberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.8%.
The bar chart below shows how Seeberg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Seeberg surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.8%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Seeberg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,099 | #98,099 | 0.0% |
| Count | 185 | 185 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Seeberg bearers went from 185 to 185 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #98,099 to #98,099.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Seeberg
FAQ
Seeberg surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Seeberg?
The surname Seeberg holds position #98,099 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Seeberg surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Seeberg, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.8%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.