Siebelt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Siebelt

What does the name Siebelt mean?

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Siebelt family. The Siebelt surname evolved as a local name for a family that lived in Bavaria and Hessen, where this family became an important contributor to the development of the district from ancient times.

Early Origins of the Siebelt family

The surname Siebelt was first found in Bavaria and Hessen, where this family name became an important contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Siebold became an integral part of that turbulent region, forming alliances with other families within the feudal nation.

Early History of the Siebelt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Siebelt research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1801, 1816 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Siebelt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Siebelt Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Siebelt include Siebold, Sibbald, Siebel, Sieble, Siebelt, Siebald, Sieboldt, Siebolt, Sieboltt, Sibbalt, Sibbaltt, Siebeld, Siebeltt, Siebalt and many more.

Early Notables of the Siebelt family

Prominent among members of the name Siebelt in this period include the Siebolds of Wuerzburg, who were renowned for their contributions to medical surgery in the nineteenth century; Carl Caspar Siebold was one of the most famous German surgeons of the time, and...
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Migration of the Siebelt family

Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Siebelt or a variant listed above: John Sieble, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751. Peter Sieboldt came to Pennsylvania in 1803; Mary Sibbald came to California in 1853; Paul Siebald came to Allegheny Count, Pa. in 1855.