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

Seibold, 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 Seibold surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seibold in America

Seibold is the 18246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seibold surname appeared 1,523 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 Seibold.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seibold 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 Seibold

The surname Seibold has its origins in Germany, where it emerged during the Middle Ages, likely in the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old German words "seib" meaning "sieve" and "balt" meaning "brave" or "bold". Together, the name can be interpreted as "brave sieve-maker" or someone who crafted sieves with exceptional skill and courage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Seibold name can be found in medieval Bavarian records from the late 13th century. It is believed that the name originated in the region of Bavaria, where many families with this surname lived and worked as skilled artisans, particularly in the production of sieves and other woven goods.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Hans Seibold was documented as a respected craftsman and merchant in the city of Nuremberg. His reputation for creating high-quality sieves and other woven products brought him significant success and recognition within the local community.

During the 16th century, the Seibold surname began to spread beyond Bavaria to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Records from this period show individuals with the name Seibold residing in various towns and cities, often engaged in trades related to weaving and textile production.

One prominent individual from this era was Johann Seibold, a German composer and organist born in 1550 in Nuremberg. He is known for his contributions to sacred music and his compositions for the organ, which were widely performed in churches across Germany.

In the 17th century, the Seibold family name gained further recognition through the work of Georg Seibold, a renowned German architect and engineer. Born in 1623 in Nuremberg, he designed and constructed several notable buildings, including churches and public structures, throughout Germany and neighboring regions.

Another notable figure from this time period was Wilhelm Seibold, a German scholar and writer born in 1675 in Ulm. He authored several influential works on philosophy, theology, and literature, earning him a respected reputation within academic circles across Europe.

Throughout the following centuries, the Seibold surname continued to be present in various parts of Germany and surrounding areas, with many families maintaining their connections to traditional crafts and trades, while others pursued diverse professions and paths in life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seibold

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

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

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