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

Seabourn, 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 Seabourn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seabourn in America

Seabourn is the 53538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seabourn surname appeared 386 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 Seabourn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seabourn 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 Seabourn

The surname SEABOURN originated in England during the late 16th century. It derives from the Old English words "sæ" meaning sea and "burna" meaning stream or brook, indicating that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a sea-stream or coastal brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the parish records of Gloucestershire, where a William Seabourn was listed as a resident in 1592. The spelling variations in early records include Seaborne, Seaburn, and Seabourne.

In the 17th century, the SEABOURN name appeared in several historical documents related to land ownership and taxation records in the counties of Somerset, Wiltshire, and Devon. A notable figure from this period was John Seabourn (1628-1695), a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol.

During the 18th century, the SEABOURN family seemed to have spread across various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Lancashire. One notable individual was Richard Seabourn (1747-1821), a successful farmer and local politician in Derbyshire.

In the 19th century, the SEABOURN name gained further recognition with the birth of Charles Seabourn (1822-1891), a renowned artist and illustrator whose works were featured in several popular publications of the time. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Seabourn (1845-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

As the centuries progressed, the SEABOURN name continued to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom, with individuals from this family making contributions in various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts. One example is Robert Seabourn (1876-1948), a celebrated poet and author whose works explored themes of nature and rural life.

Overall, the surname SEABOURN has a rich historical background, with its origins firmly rooted in the coastal regions of England, and its bearers leaving their mark across various aspects of British society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seabourn

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

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 Seabourn 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 Seabourn 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 Seabourn was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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