Seibert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Seibert

What does the name Seibert mean?

The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Seibert. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known in Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Seibert family.

Early Origins of the Seibert family

The surname Seibert was first found in the northern regions, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the area. Chronicles trace the name back to Sybrecht in the early Middle Ages, when it was also found in its Latin form Sybertus. Both forms appear in Breslau chronicles of 1320. Another possible origin is "Sigbert." From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory an important contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Seibert family

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Seibert Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Seibert include Seibert, Seibrecht, Seybert, Sybert, Seiberth, Sybrecht and many more.

Early Notables of the Seibert family

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Seibert Ranking

In the United States, the name Seibert is the 3,926^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Seibert migration to the United States +

The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Seiberts to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Seibert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Conrad Seibert, who at the age of 31 emigrated with his family to England or America in 1709
Johann Martin Seibert, who landed in New York in 1709 2
Johan Jacob Seibert, who arrived in America in 1738 2
Joh Jaes Seibert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
Bernard Seibert, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
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Seibert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Adam Seibert, who landed in Brazil in 1828 2
Julianne Seibert, who arrived in Brazil in 1828 2
Michael Seibert, who landed in America in 1831 2
Peter Seibert, who landed in America in 1831 2
Frederick Seibert, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1838 2
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Seibert Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Fredrich Seibert, who arrived in Alabama in 1925 2

Seibert migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Seibert Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

J C Eberhard Seibert, who arrived in Quebec in 1850

Contemporary Notables of the name Seibert (post 1700) +

Florence B. Seibert (1897-1991), American biochemist known for isolating a pure form of tuberculin used in the standard TB test, inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame
Michael Seibert (b. 1960), American three-time bronze medalist ice dancer
Peter W. Seibert (1924-2002), American skier, founder of Vail Ski Resort in Colorado
Fred Seibert (b. 1951), American television and movie producer
Chief Warrant Officer Lloyd M. Seibert (1889-1972), Medal of Honor recipient
George H. Seibert Jr. (b. 1913), American Republican politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates, 1953-76; Delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1960 3
Elvin Seibert, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Bangkok, 1938; Rio de Janeiro, 1943; U.S. Consul in Adelaide, 1949 3
E. C. Seibert, American politician, Mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas, 1934-39 3
C. Michael Seibert, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Alabama 5th District, 1992 3
C. M. Seibert, American Democratic Party politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Berkeley County, 1909-14; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1916 3
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html