Siebert is a German surname derived from the given name Siegbert. The elements of that name come from the Old German sigu 'victory' and beraht 'bright', so the surname Siebert essentially means 'bright victory' or 'famous victory'.History and DistributionAs a patronymic surname, Siebert originated in medieval Germany, where it was used to denote 'son of Siegbert'. The personal name Siegbert was common among the Germanic tribes, especially the Franks. It was borne by several Frankish kings, including Sigebert III of Austrasia in the 7th century, who is venerated as a saint. The surname spread more widely as families migrated, and today it is found in many English-speaking countries, often among descendants of German immigrants.Notable BearersNumerous notable individuals have carried the Siebert surname. In sports, there is Babe Siebert, a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played from the 1920s to the 1930s, and Dick Siebert, an American Major League Baseball player. In the arts, Charles Siebert was an American actor and television director. The sciences include botanist Daniel Siebert, and in contemporary German football, Daniel Siebert serves as a referee. Related surname variants include Siegel and Sitz, which share similar origins.Meaning: Victory-bright' (derived from Siegbert)Origin: GermanType: Patronymic surnameRegions: Germany, United States, Canada