SEIFERT
Seifert
Seifert is a surname of German origin that has been adopted by individuals of British descent. The name is derived from the Old Germanic given name Sigifrid, which combines the elements "sigu," meaning victory, and "fridu," meaning peace. Over time, the name evolved into Seifert and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The Seifert surname is relatively rare in British records, but it is believed to have been introduced to Britain by German immigrants or settlers. The earliest instances of the name in British historical records date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, mainly in urban areas with diverse populations.
Individuals bearing the surname Seifert have been associated with various professions and industries, including academia, engineering, medicine, and the arts. The name has also been found in noble and aristocratic families in continental Europe, adding a touch of historical prestige to its legacy.
In modern times, the Seifert surname continues to be borne by individuals of diverse backgrounds, reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of British society. The name's origin in Germanic roots lends it a sense of strength and resilience, characteristics that may have influenced the traits and achievements of those who bear it.
There are approximately 257 people named Seifert in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Seifert.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Benjamin
- Craig
- David
- Dirk
- Fred
- Ian
- James
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Lee
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
Female
- Barbara
- Bronya
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Irene
- Jacqueline
- Johanna
- Magdalena
- Nicola
- Sabina
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Cefferty
- Sayffert
- Siefert
- Seifer
- Ceawford
- Cifford
- Ciuffardi
- Ciuffreda
- Civardi
- Saffard
- Safferty
- Safford
- Saffrett
- Saford
- Savard
- Savoretti
- Sawford
- Seafer
- Seaford
- Seafort
- Seaforth
- Seefried
- Sefer
- Sefferd
- Seffert
- Seford
- Seibert
- Seifarth
- Seiffer
- Seiffert
- Seifried
- Seiver
- Seivers
- Seufert
- Sevart
- Severed
- Severett
- Severitt
- Severt
- Severton
- Sevier
- Seyfarth
- Seyfert
- Seyferth
- Seyffert
- Seyforth
- Seyfried
- Siefers
- Sieffert
- Sievert
- Sieverts
- Sievier
- Sifford
- Siffredi
- Siford
- Siverd
- Sivret
- Sufford
- Svard
- Syfert
- Syford
- Syfret
- Syvret
- Zeevaart
- Zeffert
- Zefferth
- Zeffertt
- Zevart
- Zaifert
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