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

Seigel, 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 Seigel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seigel in America

Seigel is the 20574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seigel surname appeared 1,288 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 Seigel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seigel 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 Seigel

The surname Seigel originates from Germany and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the German word "Siegel," which means "seal" or "signet ring." The name likely referred to someone who made or sold seals or signet rings, or perhaps someone who was an official sealer of documents.

The earliest known record of the name Seigel can be found in the Rothenburg Imperial City archives from 1298, where a certain "Hermannus Sigel" is mentioned. In the 15th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Sygel," "Sigel," and "Seigel," in various German regions, including Bavaria, Saxony, and Franconia.

One notable bearer of the name was Johann Seigel (1518-1592), a German humanist scholar and poet from Nuremberg. He was a renowned Latin poet and wrote several works on classical literature and philosophy.

Another historical figure was Georg Seigel (1636-1704), a German goldsmith and engraver from Augsburg. He was highly skilled in his craft and created intricate works of art for nobility and royalty across Europe.

In the 18th century, a prominent Seigel was Johann Friedrich Seigel (1732-1805), a German theologian and philosopher from Saxony. He was a prolific writer and published numerous works on theology, ethics, and metaphysics.

The name Seigel also has connections to place names in Germany. For instance, the town of Siegelbach in Bavaria is derived from the German words "Siegel" and "Bach" (stream), possibly indicating a connection to the name's origins.

Another notable Seigel was Wilhelm Seigel (1856-1923), a German-American businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Seigel-Cooper Company, a successful department store chain in New York City, and donated generously to various charitable causes.

Throughout history, the surname Seigel has been borne by individuals from various professions, including scholars, artists, theologians, and businessmen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this name of German origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seigel

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

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

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