2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Siebenlist
A Germanic surname meaning "seven lists" or "seven registers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Siebenlist. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Siebenlist surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Siebenlist in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Siebenlist, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Siebenlist
The surname Siebenlist originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "sieben" meaning seven and "list" meaning a border or edge. The name likely referred to someone who lived near the seventh boundary or edge of a town or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Siebenlist can be found in the town records of Wittenberg, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed that a family with this surname resided in this area during that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Siebenlist was a merchant and trader in the city of Leipzig. He was known for his successful business dealings and was a respected member of the local community.
During the 17th century, the Siebenlist name appeared in various church records and land ownership documents in the regions of Saxony and Bavaria. This suggests that families bearing this surname were well-established in these areas.
In the 18th century, a man named Johann Siebenlist served as a soldier in the Prussian army during the reign of Frederick the Great. He was recognized for his bravery and valor in several battles.
Another notable figure with the Siebenlist surname was Friedrich Siebenlist, who lived in the 19th century. He was a renowned scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Heidelberg, and his works on ethics and metaphysics were widely respected.
Throughout history, the Siebenlist name has been found in various regions of Germany, including areas such as Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland. While the name may have experienced some variations in spelling over time, its core meaning and significance have remained rooted in its German origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Siebenlist
Among Census respondents with the surname Siebenlist, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Siebenlist bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Siebenlist surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Siebenlist
Siebenlist appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+5 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,384 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 4,384 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,182 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Siebenlist surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #149,446 | 2.1% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Siebenlist bearers went from 107 to 110 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #149,446.
FAQ
Siebenlist surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Siebenlist?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Siebenlist. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Siebenlist?
Siebenlist ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Siebenlist. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Siebenlist.
Has Siebenlist become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Siebenlist went from 107 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Siebenlist?
Among Census respondents with the surname Siebenlist, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Siebenlist in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.7% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Siebenlist appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.7%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Siebenlist (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Siebenlist mean?
A Germanic surname meaning "seven lists" or "seven registers". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Siebenlist (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Siebenlist?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.