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

Seipert, 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 Seipert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seipert in America

Seipert is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seipert surname appeared 135 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 Seipert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seipert 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 Seipert

The surname Seipert is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the Bavarian region of southern Germany. It is believed to have evolved from the Old German word "sige," meaning victory, combined with the suffix "-pert," a common ending for Germanic names indicating a valiant or courageous person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seipert can be found in the 1498 Bavarian census records, where a certain Hans Seipert is listed as a resident of the town of Augsburg. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and municipal documents across southern Germany, with variations in spelling such as Seypert, Seippert, and Seyberte. One notable individual from this era was Johann Seipert, a renowned clockmaker from Nuremberg, who lived from 1535 to 1610.

As the centuries progressed, the Seipert name spread beyond Bavaria to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Alsace region of France, where the name was adapted to the French spelling of Seipaire.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the Seipert name was Friedrich Seipert, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1790 to 1857. His intricate etchings and engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another noteworthy individual was Karl Seipert, a German military officer who served in the Prussian army during the 19th century. He gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars, rising to the rank of Major General before his death in 1856.

In the 20th century, the name Seipert continued to be found throughout Germany and parts of central Europe. One notable bearer was Hans Seipert, a German author and historian who lived from 1892 to 1967. His writings focused on the cultural heritage and folklore of Bavaria, preserving many traditional tales and customs for future generations.

While the Seipert name has its roots firmly planted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, it has since spread to various parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain tied to its Germanic heritage and the values of victory and courage associated with its meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seipert

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

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

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