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

Seam, 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 Seam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seam in America

Seam is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seam surname appeared 107 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 Seam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seam 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 Seam

The surname SEAM is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is believed to have derived from the Old English word "seam," which means a seam or a suture, likely referring to someone who worked as a seamster or tailor. This occupational surname first emerged in England during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname SEAM can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as "Seam" in Yorkshire. This suggests that the name may have originated in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire or the surrounding areas.

During the 13th century, the surname SEAM appeared in various records and manuscripts, with spellings such as "Seem," "Seme," and "Seyme." These variations reflect the fluid nature of surname spellings in that era.

One notable bearer of the surname SEAM was John Seam, born in 1542 in Lancashire, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

In the 16th century, the SEAM surname gained prominence with the birth of Sir William Seam (1555-1624), a renowned English judge and legal scholar. He served as a Justice of the King's Bench and was highly regarded for his legal expertise.

Another noteworthy figure was Elizabeth Seam (1670-1738), a philanthropist and social reformer from Gloucestershire. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and establishing charitable organizations.

The 18th century saw the birth of Robert Seam (1723-1792), a celebrated English artist known for his intricate landscape paintings and portraits. His works are displayed in various galleries and museums across the United Kingdom.

In the 19th century, the name SEAM was associated with several place names and locations, such as Seam Village in Staffordshire and Seam Hill in Warwickshire. These place names may have influenced the spread and distribution of the surname throughout England.

While the surname SEAM is not as common today as it once was, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the medieval era, reflecting the occupational and geographical roots of this distinctive Anglo-Saxon name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seam

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

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

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