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

Seare, 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 Seare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seare in America

Seare is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seare surname appeared 138 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 Seare.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seare 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 Seare

The surname SEARE has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the county of Essex during the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "sær," which means "a wound or sore." The name likely referred to someone who had a distinctive scar or wound, or perhaps a healer who treated such injuries.

The earliest recorded instance of the name SEARE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a John Seare residing in Essex. In the following century, the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 mention a Robert Sere, also from Essex. This variation in spelling was common in those times, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.

During the 14th century, the name SEARE appeared in several historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a William Sere is mentioned in 1348. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, providing insight into the economic activities of the time.

One notable individual bearing the SEARE surname was John Seare, a prominent merchant from Bristol who lived during the late 15th century. His successful trading ventures in the city are documented in various records from that period.

In the 16th century, the name SEARE can be found in the parish records of St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, where a Thomas Seare was christened in 1587. This church, located in the heart of the city, was a significant religious and social center during that time.

Another notable figure was Sir John Seare, who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1618. Born in 1570, he was a respected merchant and held significant influence in the city's affairs during his tenure as mayor.

The surname SEARE also has connections to the village of Shere in Surrey, which was originally spelled "Shere" or "Shyre" in ancient records. It is possible that some individuals with the SEARE surname may have originated from or been associated with this location.

While the SEARE surname is not among the most common in England, it has persisted throughout the centuries, with various branches and individuals making their mark in different regions and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seare

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

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

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