Explore the Family Name Sieberg
The meaning of Sieberg
German: habitational name from Siberch (modern Siegburg) in Rhineland-Westphalia, from the river Sieg + Berg. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Woldemar.
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How common is the last name Sieberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sieberg has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sieberg was ranked at 72,022 in terms of popularity among all surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 89,403, a decrease of approximately 24.13%. The number of people with this surname similarly decreased from 252 in 2000 to 207 in 2010, marking a decline of about 17.86%. When looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the name Sieberg also saw a drop, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010, a reduction of around 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #89,403 | -24.13% |
| Count | 252 | 207 | -17.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sieberg
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sieberg using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see that this last name is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of Siebergs identified as White, with an increase from 96.83% to 97.58% over the decade. Meanwhile, a small percentage (1.98%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure fell to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 97.58% | 0.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |