Explore the Family Name Sieler
The meaning of Sieler
German: occupational name for a harness maker, from an agent derivative of Middle High German sil ‘harness for draught animals’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sieler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sieler has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 32,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 36,630th spot, marking an 11.74 percent decrease in popularity. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased from 660 in 2000 to 610 in 2010, a 7.58 percent drop. Consequently, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people fell by 12.5 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #36,630 | -11.74% |
| Count | 660 | 610 | -7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sieler
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sieler, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White, with 96.67 percent in 2000 and 94.92 percent in 2010. However, there was a marginal increase in diversity during this decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.36 to 1.97, while those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.21 to 1.64 percent. There was no change recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.67% | 94.92% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.97% | 44.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.64% | 35.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |