| ![Show Contents]() Seng History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Seng family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Seng is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a singer. The name probably evolved from the German word "sanger," and it indicates that the family has an historical association with the profession of singing ballads. Early Origins of the Seng familyThe surname Seng was first found in the ancient walled city of Noerdlingen, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would play a prominent role in Bavarian history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Seng familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seng research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1680, 1749, 1767, 1773 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Seng History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Seng Spelling VariationsMany 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 Seng include Senger, Saenger, Singer, Sengher, Sanger, Sang and many more. Early Notables of the Seng familyMore information is included under the topic Early Seng Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Seng RankingIn the United States, the name Seng is the 7,455th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Seng migration to the United States | + |
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 Seng or a variant listed above:
Seng Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Philip Henrich Seng, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1747 2
- Philip Seng, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1761 2
Seng Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Franz Jacob Seng, aged 30 who settled in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune"
- Mrs. Maria Seng, (nee Ullrich), aged 20 who landed in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Neptune" 2
- Joseph Seng, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1860 2
- Minna Seng, aged 43, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 2
- Heinrich Seng, aged 43, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Seng (post 1700) | + |
- Coleen Seng (b. 1936), American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska, 2003-07 3
- Coleen Seng (b. 1936), American politician, the 50th mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska
- Joe M. Seng (b. 1946), American politician, Iowa State Senator from the 43rd District
- "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 2016, January 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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