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

Siedschlag, 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 Siedschlag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Siedschlag in America

Siedschlag is the 45253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Siedschlag surname appeared 473 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 Siedschlag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Siedschlag 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 Siedschlag

The surname Siedschlag has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "siedeln," meaning "to settle," and "Schlag," which refers to a wooded area or clearing. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in or settled in a forested area.

The earliest known record of the name Siedschlag can be found in the town of Oberschlesien, located in what is now modern-day Poland. In the 1500s, a family with the surname was documented as residing in this region, which was then part of the Prussian Empire.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various church records and land registers throughout the German states. One notable mention is in the 1678 "Kirchenbuch" (church book) of the town of Liebenberg, where a Johannes Siedschlag is listed as a resident.

The 18th century saw the name spread further across Central Europe, with records showing families with the surname living in areas such as Saxony and Bohemia. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Johann Siedschlag, born in 1712 in the village of Wittgendorf, near Dresden.

As the name continued to disperse, it also underwent various spellings and variations. In some regions, it was written as "Siedschläger," "Sietschlag," or "Sietschläger." This was likely due to regional dialects and differences in record-keeping practices.

Notably, in the 19th century, a Hans Siedschlag (1837-1912) gained recognition as a prominent architect and urban planner in Berlin. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and public spaces in the city during its rapid expansion in the late 1800s.

Another individual of note was Friederike Siedschlag (1868-1942), a German educator and activist who advocated for women's rights and access to higher education. She played a crucial role in establishing several girls' schools and educational institutions in the early 20th century.

Other individuals with the surname include Wilhelm Siedschlag (1892-1976), a German military officer who served in both World Wars, and Ernst Siedschlag (1910-1998), a prolific author and journalist who wrote extensively on cultural and social topics.

While the surname Siedschlag is not among the most common in German-speaking regions, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and can be found in various historical records and documents across Central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Siedschlag

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

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

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