SEIBOLD
Seibold
Seibold is a British surname of German origin. The name is believed to have been derived from the Germanic personal name Siegwald, composed of the elements sieg meaning "victory" and wald meaning "rule".
History
The surname Seibold likely arrived in Britain during periods of German migration and settlement. Variants of the name include Siebold and Sibbald.
Distribution
The distribution of the surname Seibold in Britain is relatively low, with most occurrences found in regions historically associated with German settlement, such as London, Yorkshire, and East Anglia.
Notable individuals
1. Dr. Johann Siebold (1796-1866)
A prominent German physician and Japanologist, known for his contributions to Western medicine in Japan during the Edo period.
2. Emily Seibold (b. 1980)
A contemporary British artist known for her abstract paintings influenced by German Expressionism.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 22 people named Seibold in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Seibold.