2000
#29,840
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 743
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.28
Very Rare Last name
Sybert
A surname with German origins likely derived from a nickname based on the name Sibert.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 890 Americans carry the last name Sybert. That puts it at #31,903 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.26 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 385,117 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sybert 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
890
1 in 385,117
Census rank
#31,903
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
776
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 776 bearers of the surname Sybert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.26 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 31903rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sybert, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sybert
The surname SYBERT has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German word "sigibert," which means "bright victory" or "shining conquest." This name was commonly used in medieval times and was often given to children in the hope of bestowing them with a prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SYBERT can be found in the Palatinate region of Germany, where it was documented in the town records of Heidelberg in the year 1587. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Siebert" or "Sybart," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.
In the 17th century, the name SYBERT began to appear in various church records and legal documents across Germany, indicating its spread and establishment as a prominent surname. Notable individuals bearing this name during this time include Johann SYBERT, a respected theologian and author who lived from 1604 to 1677, and Hans SYBERT, a skilled blacksmith who resided in the village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the 1630s.
As the centuries progressed, the SYBERT surname expanded beyond Germany's borders. In the late 18th century, a family by the name of SYBERT emigrated from the Rhineland region of Germany to the United States, settling in Pennsylvania. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America is found in the birth records of Jacob SYBERT, born in 1792 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Another notable figure with the SYBERT surname was Friedrich SYBERT, a German architect and urban planner who lived from 1813 to 1885. He was renowned for his work in the city of Leipzig, where he designed several prominent buildings and contributed significantly to the city's urban development.
In the 19th century, the SYBERT surname also gained prominence in France, where it was occasionally spelled as "Siebert" or "Seybert." One of the most renowned individuals with this name was Émile SYBERT, a French painter and sculptor who lived from 1846 to 1919. His works were widely exhibited and celebrated during his lifetime, and they can be found in several notable art collections throughout Europe.
Throughout history, the SYBERT surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from artisans and tradesmen to scholars and artists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across borders and continents, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of numerous regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sybert
Among Census respondents with the surname Sybert, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sybert 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 Sybert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2% · 739
- Two or more races3.0% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 7
- Black or African American0.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sybert
Sybert 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
#31,906
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 723
-20 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 2,066 places
2020
#31,903
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 776
+53 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.26
Rank movement Up 3 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #29,840 | 743 | 0.28 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #31,906 | 723 | 0.25 | -20 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 2,066 places |
| 2020 | #31,903 | 776 | 0.26 | +53 bearers (+7.3%) | Up 3 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 Sybert 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 | #31,906 | #31,903 | 0.0% |
| Count | 723 | 776 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.25 | 0.26 | 3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sybert bearers went from 723 to 776 (+7.3% change). The surname moved up 3 positions in the national ranking, going from #31,906 to #31,903.
FAQ
Sybert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sybert?
Name Census estimates that about 890 living Americans carry the surname Sybert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 385,117 residents.
How common is Sybert?
Sybert ranks #31,903 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.26 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 776 people with the surname Sybert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (890), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.26 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.26 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 Sybert.
Has Sybert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sybert went from 723 recorded bearers to 776. That is an increase of 53 (+7.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #31,906 to #31,903.
What does the Census say about the background of Sybert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sybert, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.0%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Sybert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (739 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sybert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.2%), Two or More Races (3.0%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Sybert (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 Sybert mean?
A surname with German origins likely derived from a nickname based on the name Sibert. 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 Sybert (0.26 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 people are called Sybert?
Want to know how common the surname Sybert is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.