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

Sieber, 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 Sieber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sieber in America

Sieber is the 11322nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sieber surname appeared 2,787 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sieber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sieber 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 Sieber

The surname Sieber originated in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "sieben," which means "seven," suggesting a potential connection to a family or individual with ties to the number seven or a location associated with it.

One of the earliest known references to the Sieber name can be found in the medieval records of the city of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Sieber was mentioned as a prominent merchant in the year 1382. This historical document provides valuable insight into the name's prominence during that era.

In the 16th century, the Sieber surname gained further recognition with the life and works of Johann Sieber, a renowned Lutheran theologian and scholar born in Saxony in 1515. His influential writings and teachings left a lasting impact on the Protestant Reformation movement.

As the Sieber family dispersed across various regions of Germany over the centuries, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, including Siber, Syber, and Siebert. These variations often reflected local dialects and regional influences.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Sieber surname was Johann Sieber, a celebrated artist and engraver born in Nuremberg in 1614. His intricate etchings and engravings adorned many publications and works of art, cementing his place in the annals of German art history.

Another prominent individual with the Sieber surname was Friedrich Sieber, a renowned botanist and explorer who lived from 1782 to 1859. His extensive travels and botanical expeditions throughout Europe and the Mediterranean region contributed significantly to the study of plant life and natural history.

As time progressed, the Sieber name continued to spread across various parts of Europe, with families bearing this surname establishing themselves in countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and even parts of Eastern Europe. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may be subject to debate, its rich history and cultural significance remain etched in the annals of German and European genealogy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sieber

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

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

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