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UK surname

Siebert

A German occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "sîde," meaning silk, referring to a silk worker or merchant.

In the 1881 census there were 51 people recorded with the Siebert surname, ranking it #26,428 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 149, ranked #23,844, up from #26,428 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Mary Whitechapel and St Anne Limehouse. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Somerset, Braintree and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Siebert is 156 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 192.2%.

1881 census count

51

Ranked #26,428

Modern count

149

2016, ranked #23,844

Peak year

2014

156 bearers

Map years

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1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Siebert had 51 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,428 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016, ranked #23,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 113 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Siebert surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Siebert surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Siebert 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 9 #31,675
1861 historical 22 #31,140
1881 historical 51 #26,428
1891 historical 74 #27,538
1901 historical 113 #21,296
1911 historical 97 #23,076
1997 modern 123 #23,792
1998 modern 130 #23,603
1999 modern 140 #22,789
2000 modern 136 #23,155
2001 modern 136 #22,855
2002 modern 142 #22,687
2003 modern 135 #23,155
2004 modern 141 #22,689
2005 modern 150 #21,786
2006 modern 151 #21,818
2007 modern 149 #22,318
2008 modern 152 #22,225
2009 modern 149 #23,031
2010 modern 154 #23,082
2011 modern 142 #24,182
2012 modern 150 #23,264
2013 modern 151 #23,529
2014 modern 156 #23,231
2015 modern 152 #23,507
2016 modern 149 #23,844

Geography

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Where Sieberts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Mary Whitechapel, St Anne Limehouse and St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Somerset, Braintree, Nottingham, Stockport and Basingstoke and Deane. 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 London parishes London 1
2 St Mary Whitechapel London (East Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Anne Limehouse London (East Districts)
5 St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford London (South Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Somerset 017 South Somerset
2 Braintree 010 Braintree
3 Nottingham 028 Nottingham
4 Stockport 037 Stockport
5 Basingstoke and Deane 004 Basingstoke and Deane

Forenames

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First names often paired with Siebert

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Siebert

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Siebert, 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 Siebert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Siebert 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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Siebert is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Siebert 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Siebert falls in decile 10 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Siebert is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Siebert

The surname Siebert has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Germanic personal name Siegbert, which is a combination of the elements "sige," meaning victory, and "beraht," meaning bright or brilliant.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Siebert can be found in various medieval manuscripts and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Siebert von Schönau, a Benedictine monk and visionary who lived in the 12th century in the German region of the Rhineland.

In the 14th century, the Siebert name appeared in various records from the city of Cologne, which was a major center of trade and commerce during that time. It is likely that the name spread from this region to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries.

The name Siebert has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One example is Johannes Siebert (1494-1568), a German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another noteworthy figure is Johann Friedrich Siebert (1775-1846), a German philologist and professor known for his contributions to the study of ancient languages.

In the 19th century, the surname Siebert gained prominence with the birth of August Ferdinand Siebert (1830-1904), a German-American botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin and helped establish the state's herbarium.

The name Siebert has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Germany. For instance, the town of Siebenborn in the state of Hesse is believed to have derived its name from the Siebert surname.

While the Siebert name has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant German immigration. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to its Germanic origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Siebert families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Siebert 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 37 Sieberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.91x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 37 7.91x
Lancashire 7 1.26x
Ross-shire 2 15.56x
Surrey 1 0.44x
Yorkshire 1 0.22x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitechapel London in Middlesex leads with 9 Sieberts recorded in 1881 and an index of 195.23x.

Place Total Index
Whitechapel London 9 195.23x
West Derby 7 43.08x
Limehouse London 6 116.73x
Bethnal Green London 3 14.76x
Mile End Old Town 3 40.60x
St George Bloomsbury 3 111.52x
St Marylebone London 3 12.00x
Westminster St James 3 62.37x
Poplar London 2 22.65x
Stornoway 2 119.05x
Halifax 1 14.68x
Islington London 1 2.20x
Kensington London 1 3.84x
Kingston On Thames 1 18.25x
Ratcliffe London 1 38.76x
St George In East 1 31.45x
St Pancras London 1 2.65x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Emma 3
Christina 2
Margaret 2
Arabella 1
Caroline 1
Cathe. 1
Ellen 1
Emily 1
Eva 1
Hannah 1
Louisa 1
Mabel 1
Maria 1
Marie 1
Minnie 1
Sophie 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 4
Henry 3
Conrad 2
George 2
Leopold 2
Adolf 1
Albert 1
Alfred 1
Edward 1
Eugene 1
Harry 1
James 1
Lewis 1
Paul 1
Rudolf 1
Walter 1
William 1
Wm. 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 Siebert households.

FAQ

Siebert surname: questions and answers

How common was the Siebert surname in 1881?

In 1881, 51 people were recorded with the Siebert surname. That placed it at #26,428 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Siebert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 149 in 2016. That gives Siebert a modern rank of #23,844.

What does the Siebert surname mean?

A German occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "sîde," meaning silk, referring to a silk worker or merchant.

What does the Siebert map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Siebert 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.