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

Seaton, 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 Seaton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seaton in America

Seaton is the 3759th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seaton surname appeared 9,423 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Seaton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seaton 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 Seaton

The surname Seaton is of English origin, derived from various place names in different parts of England. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Seton" or "Seetone".

The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "sæ" meaning "sea" and "tun" meaning "town" or "enclosure". This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in towns or settlements located near the sea or along the coast.

In addition to its English roots, the surname Seaton also has connections to Scotland. It is thought to have been derived from the Scottish town of Seaton, located near Arbroath in Angus. This town was initially called "Seton" and was likely named after a nearby sea inlet or coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Seaton was William de Seton (c. 1200-1258), a Scottish nobleman who held lands in East Lothian and served as a knight under King Alexander II of Scotland.

Another notable figure was Sir John Seaton (c. 1334-1390), a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He was rewarded with lands in East Lothian for his loyalty and became the progenitor of the Setons of Winton.

In England, the surname Seaton was often associated with various place names, such as Seaton in Devon, Seaton in Cumbria, and Seaton in Northumberland. These place names likely contributed to the surname's spread and variations in spelling.

One prominent English bearer of the name was George Seaton (1548-1610), an English playwright and poet who was a member of Queen Elizabeth I's court. He is best known for his work "The Life of Christ" and other religious poems.

Another notable figure was Sir John Seaton (1572-1616), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1614. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and played a significant role in the affairs of the City of London.

Throughout history, the surname Seaton has been spelled in various ways, including Seton, Seaton, Seatoun, and Seatton, reflecting its diverse geographical origins and regional variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seaton

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

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

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