Seidelman
An Ashkenazic Jewish surname derived from German 'Seidel', meaning a small jug or vessel.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 411 Americans carry the last name Seidelman. That puts it at #58,337 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 833,952 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Seidelman 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
411
1 in 833,952
Census rank
#58,337
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
348
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 348 bearers of the surname Seidelman in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 58337th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Seidelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Seidelman
The surname SEIDELMAN is of German origin, derived from the combination of the German words "Seidel" meaning a small jug or mug, and "Mann" meaning man. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation, perhaps a maker or seller of small jugs or mugs.
The earliest known records of this surname date back to the 16th century in various regions of Germany. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in the town of Lübeck, where a Michael Seidelman was mentioned in a church record from 1572.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in several other German cities and towns, including Nuremberg, where a Johann Seidelman was listed in a tax register in 1627. The variant spelling "Seidellmann" was also found in some records from this period.
As the name spread across Germany, it became associated with various places. For example, the town of Seidenberg in Saxony may have been named after a person with the surname Seidelman who lived there or owned land in the area.
One of the earliest recorded Seidelmans to gain prominence was Hans Seidelman (1588-1648), a German painter and engraver known for his portraits and religious works. Another notable figure was Johann Georg Seidelman (1688-1768), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.
In the 19th century, the name began to appear in other parts of Europe as people migrated. For instance, a family of Seidelmans settled in the Netherlands, where they became successful merchants and traders.
Other notable individuals with the Seidelman surname include:
- Friedrich Seidelman (1810-1878), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.
- Karl Seidelman (1838-1901), a German-American architect who designed several prominent buildings in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Erika Seidelman (1900-1974), an Austrian-born British writer and translator known for her work on German literature.
- Lily Seidelman (1891-1979), a Russian-born American artist and educator who taught at the Art Students League of New York.
- Walter Seidelman (1911-1992), an American film director and producer best known for his work in television.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Seidelman
Among Census respondents with the surname Seidelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Seidelman 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 Seidelman surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1%
- Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Seidelman 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 | #58,337 | #58,337 | 0.0% |
| Count | 348 | 348 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Seidelman bearers went from 348 to 348 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #58,337 to #58,337.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Seidelman
FAQ
Seidelman surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Seidelman?
The surname Seidelman holds position #58,337 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 411 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Seidelman surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Seidelman, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%). 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.