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

Seisay, 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 Seisay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Seisay in America

Seisay is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Seisay surname appeared 106 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 Seisay.

The history of the last name Seisay

The surname Seisay has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "sey" and "say," which referred to an area of dry or sandy land. Originally, the name was likely a locational surname given to someone who resided near such terrain.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1290, where a William Seysay is listed as a taxpayer. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, with a reference to a Hugo de Seysay.

In the 14th century, the name began to spread across various regions of England, with variations in spelling emerging, such as Seysay, Seissay, and Seissey. The Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327 record a John Seysay, while the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1334 mention a Thomas Seissay.

During the 16th century, the surname Seisay gained prominence in certain areas, particularly in the county of Somerset. One notable figure from this time was William Seisay (c. 1520 - 1588), a wealthy landowner and merchant based in the town of Taunton. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the endowment of a free school in the town.

Another individual of note was Sir John Seisay (1545 - 1612), a military commander who served under Queen Elizabeth I during the Anglo-Spanish War. He was knighted for his bravery in battle and later became a Member of Parliament for the borough of Minehead.

In the 17th century, the Seisay family had a strong presence in the county of Wiltshire. One prominent member was Thomas Seisay (1610 - 1678), a clergyman who served as the Rector of the parish of Cricklade. He was known for his scholarly works and his patronage of local schools.

The 18th century saw the name spread further afield, with records of Seisays residing in various parts of England, including London and the northern counties. One notable figure from this era was Richard Seisay (1725 - 1798), a successful merchant and member of the East India Company. He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures and was known for his philanthropic donations to various charitable causes.

Another individual of significance was Sir William Seisay (1760 - 1842), a naval officer who rose to the rank of Admiral in the Royal Navy. He played a crucial role in several major naval battles during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded numerous honors for his service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Seisay

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

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

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