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

Sealover, 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 Sealover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sealover in America

Sealover is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sealover surname appeared 142 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 Sealover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sealover 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 Sealover

The surname SEALOVER is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely in the coastal regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "sæ" meaning "sea" and "lufu" meaning "love" or "lover," suggesting that the name may have been used to describe someone who had a strong affinity for the sea or maritime activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SEALOVER can be found in the Sussex Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a certain John Sealover is listed as a resident of the coastal town of Hastings. This entry provides evidence that the name was already in use by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name SEALOVER appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Richard Sealover is mentioned as a tenant in 1458. This record suggests that the name had spread to other parts of England by that time.

During the Tudor period, the SEALOVER name gained some prominence with the birth of Sir William SEALOVER (c. 1490 – 1568), a successful merchant and ship owner from Bristol. He was known for his maritime ventures and played a significant role in the city's trade and commerce.

Another notable figure with the SEALOVER surname was Captain John SEALOVER (1620 – 1695), a renowned English privateer and explorer who sailed for the East India Company. His exploits and bravery during various voyages to the Indian Ocean and the East Indies earned him a reputation as a skilled navigator and fearless sailor.

In the 18th century, the SEALOVER name appears in the records of the Royal Navy, with Lieutenant Thomas SEALOVER (1745 – 1812) serving as a distinguished officer during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars.

The name SEALOVER can also be found in historical records from the coastal towns of Cornwall and Devon, where it was likely associated with fishing communities and maritime traditions. For example, the parish records of St. Ives, Cornwall, mention a family of SEALOVERs in the late 17th century.

Throughout its history, the SEALOVER surname has maintained a strong connection to the sea and maritime pursuits, reflecting the occupations and lifestyles of those who bore the name. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling over time, its underlying meaning and association with the sea have remained a defining characteristic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sealover

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

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

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