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

Seet, 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 Seet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seet in America

Seet is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seet surname appeared 133 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 Seet.

The history of the last name Seet

The surname SEET is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English word "sēte," which means "dwelling place" or "seat." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particular location or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEET surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where a certain William Sete is mentioned. This document provides valuable insight into the early use and spelling variations of the name, including "Sete" and "Seet."

In the 14th century, the SEET surname appeared in several historical records, such as the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, where a John Seet is listed. This indicates that the name had spread to different regions of England by that time.

The SEET surname may also have connections to various place names in England, such as Seatonbury, which was once spelled as "Seetenberie" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This suggests that some individuals bearing the SEET name may have originated from or been associated with these locations.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals with the surname SEET, including:

1. Richard Seet (c. 1590 - 1662), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Holcombe Burnell in Devon.
2. William Seet (1638 - 1718), an English mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
3. Elizabeth Seet (1776 - 1845), a British writer and philanthropist known for her works on social reform and education for women.
4. John Seet (1812 - 1887), an English politician and member of the UK Parliament, representing the constituency of Gloucester.
5. Margaret Seet (1897 - 1976), a renowned British sculptor and artist whose works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe.

While the surname SEET may have experienced several spelling variations and regional variations over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it was likely associated with specific locations or dwellings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seet

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

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 Seet 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.

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

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