SEATHERTON
Seatherton
Seatherton is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, derived from the village of Seatherton, believed to be located in the northern counties of England.
The etymology of the name "Seatherton" is thought to be derived from Old English elements, with "se-" possibly meaning "lake" and "-therton" indicating a settlement, suggesting that the original settlement may have been near a lake or body of water.
The Seatherton surname is relatively rare, with most individuals bearing this name being found in the north of England. Over the centuries, families with the surname Seatherton have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, though the name remains more commonly found within the British Isles.
As with many surnames with locational origins, the name Seatherton may have variations in spelling over time, due to dialectal differences or errors in transcription. Variants of the name may include Satherton or Seathertown.
Research into the origins and history of the Seatherton surname is ongoing, with genealogists and historians continuing to explore the roots of this distinctive British surname.
There are approximately 154 people named Seatherton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Seatherton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Graham
- Lee
- Malcolm
- Marcus
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Steven
Female
- Delia
- Jane
- Julie
- Lesley
- Pamela
- Sally
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.