About Sears
The name "Sears" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sear," meaning "dry" or "withered." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a sere or withered complexion or hair color. Over time, the name Sears has become associated with the American retail company Sears, Roebuck and Co., founded by Richard Warren Sears in the late 19th century.
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Most individuals with the name Sears are male.
The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Sears in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sears using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.