SEAWRIGHT
Seawright
The surname Seawright is of Scottish and Northern Irish origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name, "Sæwriht", meaning "sea worker" or "man who works by the sea". The name is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for individuals who worked in sea-related industries such as fishing, sailing, or shipbuilding.
Origins and History
The Seawright name can be traced back to ancient times in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Families bearing the Seawright surname were found in regions along the coast, such as Ayrshire in Scotland and Antrim in Northern Ireland. Over time, the surname spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as individuals migrated for work or resettlement.
Notable Individuals
David Seawright (b. 1985) - British-American football kicker who played for the University of California, Berkeley and later in the National Football League (NFL).
Variants
Variants of the Seawright surname include Seawrigh, Seewright, and Seawrait.
References
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. (2006). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, Patrick and Hodges, Flavia. (1988). A dictionary of surnames. Oxford University Press.
The Seawright surname holds a rich history and remains a prominent surname in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and beyond.
There are approximately 87 people named Seawright in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Seawright.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- John
- Michael
- Tom
Female
- Christine
- Joanna
- Margot
- Tanya