Find out how popular the last name Seaborne is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Seaborne.

Seaborne, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Seaborne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seaborne in America

Seaborne is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seaborne surname appeared 410 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Seaborne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seaborne to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Seaborne

The surname Seaborne originated in England during the late medieval period, derived from the Old English words 'sæ' meaning sea and 'bor' meaning dweller or resident. It was initially used to identify individuals who lived near the coast or made their living from maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Seaborne name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire from 1176, where it is spelled "Seburne". This suggests the name was already established in various forms by the 12th century.

During the 13th century, the Seaborne surname began appearing in other historical records, such as the Curia Regis Rolls of 1210, where the spelling "Seborne" was used. This variation likely stemmed from the pronunciation of the name in different regions of England.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, the name is recorded as "Seberne", indicating the influence of regional dialects on its spelling. This document also mentions a place called "Sebourne" in Dorset, which may have been named after a family bearing the Seaborne surname or vice versa.

Notable individuals with the Seaborne surname include Sir John Seaborne (1455-1519), a wealthy merchant and advisor to King Henry VIII, who was granted a coat of arms featuring nautical symbols. Another prominent figure was Admiral William Seaborne (1609-1677), a naval commander who played a crucial role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars.

Other historical figures include Elizabeth Seaborne (1563-1627), a renowned herbalist and writer, and Thomas Seaborne (1735-1799), a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in London.

The name Seaborne also appears in various place names, such as Seaborne Priory in Hampshire, established in the 12th century, and Seaborne Manor in Dorset, which dates back to the 13th century. These locations likely derived their names from individuals or families bearing the Seaborne surname.

By the 16th century, the Seaborne surname had spread across different parts of England, with various spellings recorded, including Seaborn, Seabourne, and Seeborne. This diversity of spellings reflects the regional variations and linguistic influences that shaped the evolution of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seaborne

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Seaborne.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Seaborne was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Seaborne has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Seaborne was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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