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

Seidenberger, 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 Seidenberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seidenberger in America

Seidenberger is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seidenberger surname appeared 152 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 Seidenberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seidenberger 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 Seidenberger

The surname Seidenberger is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era in central Europe. It is derived from the combination of two Old German words: "seiden," meaning silk, and "berg," referring to a hill or mountain. This suggests that the name's bearers may have originally been involved in the silk trade or production, residing in areas known for these activities near hilly or mountainous regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Seidenberger can be found in the 14th century Nuremberg City Records, where a merchant named Hans Seidenberger is mentioned as a trader of fine silk fabrics from the Italian peninsula. This historical reference underscores the surname's connection to the lucrative silk trade during that period.

The name Seidenberger has also been documented in several other ancient manuscripts and records from various German-speaking regions, such as the Bavarian State Archives and the Palatinate Church Records from the 16th century. These sources often provide insights into the geographic distribution and variations in spelling, such as Seidenberger, Seidenbürger, and Seydenberger.

Notable individuals bearing the Seidenberger surname include Johann Seidenberger (1569-1641), a renowned clockmaker and inventor from Nuremberg, who is credited with several significant advancements in timepiece mechanisms. Another prominent figure was Anna Maria Seidenberger (1726-1798), a respected Baroque-era painter from Augsburg, whose works can be found in various galleries and museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, Wilhelm Seidenberger (1815-1892) was a prominent German educator and author, known for his contributions to pedagogical literature and his advocacy for progressive teaching methods. Additionally, Karl Seidenberger (1837-1913) was a respected architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of several major cities in the German Empire during the latter part of the 19th century.

More recently, Erich Seidenberger (1912-1987) was a highly regarded German engineer and inventor, best known for his pioneering work in the field of automotive suspension systems. His innovations revolutionized vehicle handling and safety, earning him numerous patents and industry accolades.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seidenberger

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

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

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