SEGAR
Segar
Segar is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name 'Sægār', meaning 'sea-spear'. The name was likely used to refer to individuals who were skilled spear or javelin throwers, or possibly those who lived by the sea.
Historically, the Segar surname can be traced back to medieval England, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire. Over time, individuals bearing the name Segar have been involved in various occupations and professions, including farming, blacksmithing, and trade.
The Segar family name has diversified and spread throughout the United Kingdom and beyond, with branches of the family establishing themselves in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Segar have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, and politics. An example is Sir William Segar (c. 1580–1633), an English portrait painter and heraldic expert who served as Garter King of Arms.
Today, the surname Segar continues to be relatively uncommon but retains a sense of history and heritage for those who bear it. It serves as a testament to the diverse origins and evolution of British surnames over the centuries.
There are approximately 343 people named Segar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Segar.
Religion of origin: Jewish
Language of origin: Hebrew
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Geoffrey
- Graham
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Martyn
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Emma
- Frances
- Geraldine
- Hannah
- Hilda
- Jane
- Laura
- Mandy
- Mary
- Miranda
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Sagar
- Sager
- Sagara
- Saeger
- Saager
- Sagers
- Sagario
- Cegarra
- Saggar
- Sagars
- Sageer
- Esgar
- Sega
- Sagarra
- Saghir
- Sagor
- Saigar
- Saiger
- Scager
- Seagar
- Seagars
- Seager
- Seagers
- Seagor
- Seegar
- Seeger
- Seegers
- Segard
- Segarra
- Segars
- Segart
- Segawa
- Seger
- Segers
- Seggar
- Segger
- Seghir
- Segree
- Segura
- Seguro
- Seiga
- Seigar
- Seiger
- Sieger
- Siegers
- Zagar
- Zegar
- Zegarra
- Saggars
- Sagger
- Saghari
- Saghera
- Sagier
- Sagra
- Seagger
- Segaram
- Segaran
- Segarty
- Seggari
- Seggers
- Segre
- Siega
- Sieghart
- Zagor
- Zeger
- Sacker
- Sacre
- Score
- Segal
- Sugar
- Zakaria
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