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

Seide, 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 Seide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seide in America

Seide is the 26451st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seide surname appeared 923 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 Seide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seide 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 Seide

The surname SEIDE originated in Germany during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Old High German word "sîda," which means "silk." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of silk fabrics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SEIDE can be found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Cologne, which date back to the 14th century. These records mention a certain Heinrich SEIDE, who lived in the city during that time.

In the 15th century, the name SEIDE appeared in various records from the region of Saxony, including the town of Zwickau. One notable figure from this era was Hans SEIDE, a merchant and landowner born around 1430 in Zwickau.

During the 16th century, the name SEIDE spread to other parts of Germany, such as Bavaria and Württemberg. A prominent individual from this period was Martin SEIDE (1516-1587), a Protestant theologian and reformer who served as a pastor in the town of Esslingen.

In the 17th century, the name SEIDE was also found in the records of the city of Hamburg. One example is Johann SEIDE (1624-1688), a merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals bearing the SEIDE surname. One such figure was Friedrich Wilhelm SEIDE (1742-1808), a German writer and philosopher who was born in the town of Weimar. Another was Johann Gottfried SEIDE (1776-1842), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Prussian National Assembly.

Throughout its history, the surname SEIDE has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, academics, and professionals. While the name originated in Germany, it has since spread to other countries due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seide

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Seide, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!