Show ContentsSieler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Sieler surname is derived from the German word "seil," meaning "rope," and as such it is thought to have originally been an occupational name for a maker of rope.

Early Origins of the Sieler family

The surname Sieler was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The name emerged in Bale and in Schaffhausen in Switzerland where they became prominent families.

Early History of the Sieler family

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Sieler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Seiler, Seyler, Sailer, Sayler and others.

Early Notables of the Sieler family

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United States Sieler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sieler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Elena Sieler, who landed in New York, NY in 1872 1
  • Elisabeth Sieler, aged 22, who arrived in New York, NY in 1872 1
  • Elma Sieler, who arrived in New York, NY in 1872 1
  • Emilie Sieler, aged 9, who landed in New York, NY in 1872 1
  • Heinrich Sieler, aged 24, who arrived in New York, NY in 1872 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Sieler (post 1700) +

  • John Sieler (b. 1945), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2004, 2008 2
  • Herbert H. Sieler, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1940 2


  1. 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)
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 30) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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