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

Siber, 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 Siber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siber in America

Siber is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siber surname appeared 150 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 Siber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siber 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 Siber

The surname "SIBER" is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the German word "Siber," which was a variation of the name "Sivert" or "Siegfried," meaning "victory" and "peace."

The earliest known records of the surname "SIBER" can be traced back to the regions of Bavaria and Saxony in Germany. It is thought to have been derived from the Old High German word "sigu," meaning "victory." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who had achieved significant victories or were known for their bravery in battle.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical documents, including church records and property deeds. One notable mention is found in the "Kirchenbuch von Rothenburg ob der Tauber," a church record from the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which lists a Hans SIBER born in 1624.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "SIBER" spread across different regions of Germany and beyond. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Johann SIBER (1617-1695), a German theologian and author from Saxony.
2. Christian SIBER (1776-1847), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Leipzig.
3. Georg SIBER (1892-1945), a German lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Reichstag in the early 20th century.
4. Nikolaus SIBER (1544-1624), a German composer and organist known for his contribution to the development of the chorale.
5. Johann Gottfried SIBER (1668-1740), a German Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony.

While the name "SIBER" has undergone some variations in spelling over time, such as "Siebert" or "Sievers," its origins can be traced back to the Germanic roots of "victory" and "peace." The name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including academics, politicians, artists, and theologians, reflecting its enduring presence throughout German history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siber

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

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

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