Explore the Family Name Siedler
The meaning of Siedler
German: 1. nickname for a settler or incomer, from an agent derivative of Middle High German sidelen ‘to establish residence’. 2. occupational name for an upholsterer, from an agent derivative of Middle High German sidel ‘piece of upholstered furniture’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Manfred, Beate, Elfriede, Franz, Gerd, Gunter, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Siedler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Siedler" has shown a noticeable increase. In 2000, it was ranked at 89,895, but by 2010 it had climbed to 84,136 - an improvement of 6.41%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 191 to 223 during the same period, representing an increase of 16.75%. This suggests that the Siedler surname's prevalence per 100k people enhanced from 0.07 to 0.08, demonstrating a rise of 14.29%.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #89,895 | #84,136 | 6.41% |
Count | 191 | 223 | 16.75% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Siedler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Siedler surname is overwhelmingly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.91% of the bearers of the surname were White, and this proportion only marginally decreased to 97.31% in 2010. There was no recorded change within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which all remained at zero for both years.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 97.91% | 97.31% | -0.61% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |