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UK surname

Seidel

A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of beer mugs or tankards.

In the 1881 census there were 8 people recorded with the Seidel surname, ranking it #32,581 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 143, ranked #24,505, up from #32,581 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Lindsey, Bo'ness - Kinneil and Barnet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Seidel is 143 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1687.5%.

1881 census count

8

Ranked #32,581

Modern count

143

2016, ranked #24,505

Peak year

2016

143 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Seidel had 8 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,581 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016, ranked #24,505.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 77 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Seidel surname distribution map

The map shows where the Seidel surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Seidel surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Seidel over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 16 #30,441
1881 historical 8 #32,581
1891 historical 28 #32,046
1901 historical 39 #29,799
1911 historical 77 #25,106
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 92 #28,680
1999 modern 94 #28,593
2000 modern 96 #28,299
2001 modern 99 #27,534
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 94 #28,896
2005 modern 106 #27,044
2006 modern 108 #27,015
2007 modern 114 #26,491
2008 modern 116 #26,510
2009 modern 114 #27,363
2010 modern 124 #26,582
2011 modern 132 #25,303
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 130 #26,074
2014 modern 133 #25,851
2015 modern 134 #25,607
2016 modern 143 #24,505

Geography

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Where Seidels are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to East Lindsey, Bo'ness - Kinneil, Barnet and Westminster. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 East Lindsey 009 East Lindsey
2 Bo'ness - Kinneil Falkirk
3 East Lindsey 013 East Lindsey
4 Barnet 016 Barnet
5 Westminster 011 Westminster

Forenames

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First names often paired with Seidel

These lists show first names that appear often with the Seidel surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Seidel

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Seidel, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Seidel surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Seidel household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Seidel is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Seidel is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Seidel falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Seidel is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Seidel, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Seidel

The surname SEIDEL has its origins in Germany, and it is derived from the Middle High German word "sidel," which means "dwelling" or "homestead." This name likely originated in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, when surnames began to become more common.

The name SEIDEL was initially used to identify individuals based on their place of residence, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name lived in a particular dwelling or settlement. It may have also been used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived in a small or modest home.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SEIDEL can be found in the "Stuttgarter Hirschen" manuscript from 1342, which mentions a person named "Cunrat Seideler." This document suggests that variations of the name, such as "Seideler" or "Seydelmann," were in use in the 14th century.

The name SEIDEL has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany, such as Seidel in Saxony and Seidelsbach in Bavaria. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname.

Notable individuals with the surname SEIDEL include:

1. Johann Julius Seidel (1808-1879), a German mathematician and astronomer known for his contributions to celestial mechanics. 2. August Seidel (1820-1886), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin. 3. Wanda Seidel (1918-2009), a Polish-German painter and graphic artist known for her abstract expressionist works. 4. Johannes Seidel (1846-1918), a German politician and lawyer who served as the Minister President of Bavaria from 1912 to 1918. 5. Philipp Seidel (1828-1896), a German-American artist and engraver known for his portraits and landscapes.

While the surname SEIDEL has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, this report focuses primarily on the historical origins and early bearers of the name within the German-speaking regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Seidel families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Seidel surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 5 Seidels recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.41x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 5 6.41x
Lancashire 3 3.24x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Tonge With Haulgh in Lancashire leads with 3 Seidels recorded in 1881 and an index of 1666.67x.

Place Total Index
Tonge With Haulgh 3 1666.67x
St Giles In Fields 2 740.74x
Kensington London 1 23.04x
St Marylebone London 1 24.04x
Whitechapel London 1 129.87x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Seidel surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Harriet 2
Bertha 1
Emma 1
Henrietta 1
Jannette 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Seidel surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Lewis 1
Rudolph 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Seidel households.

FAQ

Seidel surname: questions and answers

How common was the Seidel surname in 1881?

In 1881, 8 people were recorded with the Seidel surname. That placed it at #32,581 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Seidel surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 143 in 2016. That gives Seidel a modern rank of #24,505.

What does the Seidel surname mean?

A German occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of beer mugs or tankards.

What does the Seidel map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Seidel bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.