Seibel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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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 Seibel. 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 Seibel family.

Early Origins of the Seibel family

The surname Seibel 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 Seibel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Seibel research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1661 and 1818 are included under the topic Early Seibel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Seibel 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 Seibel include Seibert, Seibrecht, Seybert, Sybert, Seiberth, Sybrecht and many more.

Early Notables of the Seibel family

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Seibel Ranking

In the United States, the name Seibel is the 8,243^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Seibel 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 Seibels to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Seibel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Conrad Seibel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 2
Elizabeth Seibel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1795 2

Seibel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Valentin Seibel, who landed in America in 1832 2
Philipp Seibel, who arrived in North America in 1843 2
Philipp Karl Seibel, who landed in North America in 1843 2
Friedrich Seibel, who landed in North America in 1843 2
George Seibel, aged 27, who landed in Missouri in 1847 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Seibel (post 1700) +

Anne Seibel, American art director
Tara Seibel (b. 1973), American alternative cartoonist, graphic designer and illustrator
Henry Seibel (1876-1967), American football player
Cathy Seibel (b. 1960), United States federal judge
Philip Matthew Seibel (b. 1979), former American Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher
John Seibel (b. 1970), American broadcaster
Rutherford B. Seibel, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Hudson County, 1921 3
Edwin A. Seibel, American Republican politician, Mayor of Holyoke, Massachusetts, 1953-55 3
Kevin Seibel (b. 1983), Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman
Albert Seibel (1844-1936), French physician and viticulturist

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