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

Seibel, 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 Seibel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seibel in America

Seibel is the 7668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seibel surname appeared 4,331 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 Seibel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seibel 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 Seibel

The surname Seibel is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "Sibel," which was a diminutive form of the personal name Sibert or Sigbert. These names were composed of the Germanic elements "sige," meaning victory, and "berht," meaning bright or famous.

The earliest recorded instances of the Seibel surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas such as Bavaria and Saxony. The name was initially spelled in various ways, including Seibel, Seibl, Seybl, and Seybell, reflecting regional variations and scribal practices of the time.

In the 14th century, there are records of individuals bearing the Seibel surname in the city of Nuremberg, which was a prominent center of trade and craftsmanship during the Middle Ages. One notable figure from this period was Hans Seibel, a renowned goldsmith who lived in Nuremberg in the late 1300s.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Seibel surname appeared in various historical records, including tax rolls, land deeds, and church registers. One notable individual from this era was Johann Seibel, a Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived from 1486 to 1564 and played a role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

In the 17th century, the Seibel surname gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire (present-day Poland and Czech Republic). A noteworthy figure from this time was Gottfried Seibel, a Silesian poet and writer who lived from 1640 to 1706 and is known for his religious and devotional works.

The 18th century saw the Seibel surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Austria and Switzerland. One notable bearer of the name during this period was Johann Georg Seibel, a German-Swiss artist and engraver who lived from 1736 to 1807 and is renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings.

As the centuries progressed, the Seibel surname continued to be found throughout various German-speaking regions and beyond, with individuals making significant contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seibel

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

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

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