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

Sidel, 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 Sidel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sidel in America

Sidel is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sidel surname appeared 245 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 Sidel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sidel 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 Sidel

The surname SIDEL is of German origin, and it first appeared in the late 15th century in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is believed to be derived from the German word "Siedel," which referred to a small vessel or container used for holding liquids, often beer or wine. It may have initially been an occupational name for someone who made or sold these vessels.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SIDEL can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Sidel was mentioned as a resident in 1487. The name also appears in various other historical documents from that time period, such as tax records and property deeds, indicating that it was a relatively common surname in parts of southern Germany.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name varied slightly, with some instances of it being written as "Siedel" or "Seidel." This variation in spelling was quite common during that era, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

One notable individual with the surname SIDEL was Johann Sidel, a German painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his religious paintings, and some of his works can still be found in churches and museums in Bavaria.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Wilhelm Sidel (1793-1867), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the relationship between religion and science. His works had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 19th century, the surname SIDEL started to appear in various parts of Europe, as people with this name migrated from Germany to other countries. For instance, there are records of a family named Sidel settling in the Netherlands in the mid-1800s.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Sidel (1842-1914), a German engineer who made important contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives. His innovations helped to improve the efficiency and reliability of these technologies.

As the surname SIDEL spread beyond Germany, it also began to be anglicized in some cases, with spellings like "Sidal" or "Sidell" appearing in English-speaking countries where German immigrants settled.

While the surname SIDEL is not among the most common surnames in the world, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in southern Germany several centuries ago. The name has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, theologians, engineers, and more.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sidel

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

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

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