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

Seiner, 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 Seiner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seiner in America

Seiner is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seiner surname appeared 246 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 Seiner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seiner 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 Seiner

The surname "SEINER" is of German origin and can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the occupation of a net-maker or fisherman, derived from the Middle High German word "seine," meaning "fishing net" or "seine net."

The earliest records of the surname appear in various German regions, particularly in areas near rivers and coastal regions where fishing was a common livelihood. The name was likely adopted by individuals or families who were involved in the trade of making or using fishing nets.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "SEINER" can be found in the church records of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, dating back to the late 16th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Seyner," "Seiner," and "Seynner," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

In the 17th century, the surname "SEINER" began to spread across other German-speaking regions, including parts of present-day Austria and Switzerland. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this period include Johann Seiner (1620-1688), a prominent merchant and landowner from Nuremberg, and Anna Maria Seiner (1654-1713), a renowned painter and engraver from Augsburg.

By the 18th century, the surname had become well-established throughout Germany and neighboring regions. One notable figure was Christian Gottlieb Seiner (1765-1830), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.

In the 19th century, the surname "SEINER" continued to be found in various parts of Germany, as well as in other European countries where German immigrants had settled. One notable individual from this period was Karl Seiner (1834-1901), a German-born artist and painter who achieved recognition for his landscapes and seascapes.

Another significant figure was Max Seiner (1880-1956), a German-American architect who designed several notable buildings in New York City, including the Eldorado Apartment Building and the Pratt Institute Library.

Throughout its history, the surname "SEINER" has been closely associated with the fishing and maritime industries, as well as the arts and academia. While it is not among the most common surnames in Germany or other countries, it has a rich and diverse heritage that reflects the various occupations and achievements of those who have borne this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seiner

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

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

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