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

Siebecker, 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 Siebecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siebecker in America

Siebecker is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siebecker surname appeared 137 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 Siebecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siebecker 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 Siebecker

The surname Siebecker is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period in central Europe. The name is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, derived from the German word "Sieb," meaning "sieve." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the trade or craft of sieve-making.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Siebecker surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg in southern Germany, dating back to the 15th century. These records document a family of sieve-makers who had adopted the surname to reflect their profession.

As the Siebecker family lineage expanded throughout the German states, various spelling variations emerged, such as Siebecker, Siebeker, and Sieberger. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preference of individual families or scribes.

Notable historical figures bearing the Siebecker surname include Johannes Siebecker (1480-1543), a prominent Lutheran theologian and reformer from Nuremberg, who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another notable individual was Gerhard Siebecker (1629-1701), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Saxony in Dresden.

In the 18th century, the Siebecker family spread beyond the borders of Germany, with some members migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Johann Siebecker (1745-1825), a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania and became a respected farmer and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Siebecker (1812-1895), a German-born architect and civil engineer who emigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in New York City, including the original Manhattan Savings Bank building and the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew on Broome Street.

As the Siebecker family continued to grow and disperse across various regions, the name became associated with different professions and backgrounds, although its origins as an occupational surname remained firmly rooted in its German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siebecker

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

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

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