SEARIGHT
Searight
Searight is a distinguished British surname with ancient roots. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English words "sae", meaning sea, and "wyrhta", meaning worker. The name has various spelling variations including Seawright and Seeright.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Devon, England. Over the centuries, the Searight family has spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with notable concentrations in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Members of the Searight family have been involved in a wide range of professions, from sea captains and shipwrights to scholars and entrepreneurs. The surname has played a significant role in British maritime history, with many Searights being involved in the shipping industry during the age of exploration and colonial trade.
Today, the Searight surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, reflecting its enduring legacy and contribution to British heritage.
There are approximately 48 people named Searight in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Searight.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- James
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Julia
- Louise
- Pauline