Explore the Family Name Seiber
The meaning of Seiber
North German: variant of Seibert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seiber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Seiber has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,052nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to 13,536th. However, even though there was a decrease in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Seiber surname increased from 2,152 to 2,241, marking a 4.14% increase. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5%, from 0.8 to 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,052 | #13,536 | -3.71% |
| Count | 2,152 | 2,241 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.76 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seiber
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes among individuals bearing the Seiber surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as White, although this percentage saw a minor decrease from 90.47% to 90.23%. There were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.37% to 0.45%) and Black (from 5.34% to 5.62%), as well as those claiming two or more races (1.53% to 1.61%). There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.53% to 1.52%) and a more significant drop among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.74% to 0.58%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.47% | 90.23% | -0.27% |
| Black | 5.34% | 5.62% | 5.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.61% | 5.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.52% | -0.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.58% | -21.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.37% | 0.45% | 21.62% |