Explore the Family Name Seigfried
The meaning of Seigfried
Americanized form of German Siegfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Seigfried in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Seigfried has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Seigfried was ranked 61,855th in terms of surname frequency, but by 2010 it had fallen to 66,553rd place. This represents a -7.6% change in ranking. The number of people carrying the Seigfried surname also fell from 303 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, a drop of almost 2%. Furthermore, as a proportion per 100k individuals, the prevalence of the surname dropped by approximately 9%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #66,553 | -7.6% |
| Count | 303 | 297 | -1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Seigfried
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Seigfried has seen a minor shift according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname identify as White, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 97.36% in 2000 to 95.96% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.98% to 2.02%. Interestingly, the census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 95.96% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 2.02% | 2.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |