Seidel Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Seidel surname: its meaning, its roots in Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Seidel name
Seidel is usually explained as coming from Sīdel, a medieval pet form of the given name Siegfried, from Germanic sigu, "victory", and fridu, "peace". Pet forms with -el are typical of central and eastern Germany. The surname is especially common in Saxony, Thuringia and the former German region of Silesia.
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This overview covers the Seidel name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, Poland and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Seidel name FAQ
What does the Seidel name mean?
Pet form of Siegfried ("victory, peace"). Common variants include Seydel, Seidl, Seitz.
Where does the Seidel surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Poland and the United States.
Is there a Seidel coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Seidel crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Seidel coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).