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

Seekford, 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 Seekford surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seekford in America

Seekford is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seekford surname appeared 347 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 Seekford.

We can also compare 2010 data for Seekford 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 Seekford

The surname SEEKFORD has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Seekford or a similar spelling, possibly referring to a ford or river crossing where people would seek or search for a safe passage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SEEKFORD can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where a William de Sekford is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the medieval period, the SEEKFORD name appeared in various records and documents, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the late 14th century, where a John Sekford is listed as a taxpayer. This indicates the name's presence in neighboring counties as well.

In the 16th century, the name SEEKFORD can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where a Thomas Seekford was baptized in 1567. This connection to Shakespeare's birthplace adds an interesting literary connection to the name's history.

One notable bearer of the SEEKFORD name was Sir William Seekford (1610-1677), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1667. His legacy includes the establishment of several charitable trusts and a substantial endowment to Christ's Hospital, a renowned school in London.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Seekford (1732-1811), a renowned author and poet from Gloucestershire. Her collection of poems, titled "Reflections in the Garden," was widely acclaimed and celebrated for its vivid descriptions of nature and the English countryside.

In the 19th century, the SEEKFORD name gained further recognition with the birth of Thomas Seekford (1853-1928), a pioneering engineer who contributed significantly to the development of early steam locomotive technology. His innovations helped pave the way for more efficient and powerful steam engines.

Another noteworthy individual was Charlotte Seekford (1879-1953), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in the city of Bath. Her progressive approach to education and advocacy for women's rights left a lasting impact on the local community.

While the SEEKFORD name may have evolved in spelling and geographic distribution over the centuries, its rich history and associations with notable individuals continue to make it a distinctive and intriguing surname with deep roots in English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seekford

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

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

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