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

Seigler, 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 Seigler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seigler in America

Seigler is the 11753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seigler surname appeared 2,665 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 Seigler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seigler 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 Seigler

The surname "SEIGLER" is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the southwestern region of Germany, particularly in the areas around the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in a document dated 1487, where a certain "Hans Seigler" is listed as a resident of the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. This region was known for its thriving textile industry, and it is possible that the name "Seigler" was an occupational surname derived from the German word "Seigler," meaning "silk worker" or "silk dyer."

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records across southern Germany, including church registers and tax rolls. For instance, a "Georg Seigler" is mentioned in a 1543 document from the town of Heidelberg, while a "Matthias Seigler" is recorded as a landowner in the village of Oberkirch in 1578.

As the name spread beyond its initial geographic origins, it underwent several spelling variations, such as "Seigeler," "Seygler," and "Segler." These variations can be found in historical documents from different regions of Germany and neighboring areas.

One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Seigler (1668-1732), a renowned clockmaker and instrument maker from the city of Augsburg. His intricate timepieces and scientific instruments were highly sought after by nobles and scholars across Europe.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Seigler (1812-1890), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Heidelberg. He authored several influential works on Christian ethics and the relationship between religion and modern society.

In the 19th century, the name "SEIGLER" also appears in records from the United States, likely due to German immigration. One example is William Seigler (1836-1912), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Seigler Textile Mills in North Carolina.

Other notable individuals with this surname include Elise Seigler (1878-1962), a German-born artist known for her vibrant landscapes and still-life paintings, and Hans Seigler (1908-1991), a German-American engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early computer systems.

While the surname "SEIGLER" may have originated as an occupational name related to the silk trade, it has since become a widely recognized family name, with descendants scattered across various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seigler

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

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

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