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

Seltenreich, 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 Seltenreich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seltenreich in America

Seltenreich is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seltenreich surname appeared 195 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 Seltenreich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seltenreich 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 Seltenreich

The surname SELTENREICH is of German origin, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the German words "selten," meaning "rare" or "uncommon," and "reich," meaning "rich" or "wealthy." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was considered to be an individual of uncommon wealth or means.

One of the earliest documented references to the SELTENREICH name can be found in the municipal records of the town of Augsburg, where a Johann SELTENREICH was listed as a taxpayer in the year 1572. Another early mention is in the church records of the parish of St. Michael in Munich, where a Maria SELTENREICH was recorded as having been baptized in 1587.

In the 17th century, the SELTENREICH name appears to have spread beyond Bavaria, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in other parts of southern Germany, such as Württemberg and Baden-Württemberg. One notable example is Hans SELTENREICH, a merchant from Ulm who was granted a coat of arms in 1645 in recognition of his successful trading endeavors.

As the centuries progressed, the SELTENREICH surname continued to be associated with individuals of notable standing and achievement. In the 18th century, a Johann Friedrich SELTENREICH (1703-1778) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the courts of Nuremberg. Another prominent figure from this era was Katharina SELTENREICH (1720-1795), a renowned painter and portraitist whose works adorned the homes of many wealthy patrons throughout Bavaria.

In the 19th century, the SELTENREICH name gained further prominence with the birth of Wilhelm SELTENREICH (1826-1912), a pioneering industrialist who established one of the first large-scale textile factories in the city of Augsburg. His business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit helped to cement the family's reputation as one of uncommon wealth and success.

Throughout its long history, the SELTENREICH surname has been borne by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from law and the arts to business and industry. While not an exhaustive list, these examples serve to illustrate the rich heritage and legacy associated with this distinctly German name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seltenreich

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

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

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