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

Sease, 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 Sease surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sease in America

Sease is the 14814th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sease surname appeared 2,002 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sease.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sease 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 Sease

The surname Sease originates from England, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from an old Anglo-Saxon word "sæc," which means "sack" or "bag." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a sackmaker or bag maker.

In the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, one of the earliest records of English surnames, there is a mention of a John le Sacker, which is likely an early variation of the name Sease. This record provides evidence of the name's existence in medieval times.

The Sease surname is also thought to have connections with the village of Seez in Normandy, France. It's possible that the name originated from this location and was brought to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Sease was William Sease, who lived in Gloucestershire, England, in the late 15th century. Records show that he was a landowner and had significant holdings in the region.

In the 16th century, the Sease family had a presence in the county of Wiltshire, England. John Sease, born in 1542, was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a man named Thomas Sease fought on the side of the Parliamentarians against King Charles I. He was born in 1612 and participated in several battles during the conflict.

In the 18th century, the Sease surname could be found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable individual was Robert Sease, born in 1735, who was a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city of Leeds.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Sease, born in 1780, who was a distinguished naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a crucial role in several naval engagements and was knighted for his bravery and service to the British Crown.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sease

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

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

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