About Sear
The surname Sear is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "sear" meaning "dry" or "withered," suggesting that the name was given to someone with a sere or withered complexion. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Sears, which is derived from the Old English word "sær" meaning "lake" or "pool," indicating that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a lake or had some association with it. The exact meaning of the surname Sear may vary depending on its specific origin and context.
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The surname Sear is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sear based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Sear is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sear in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sear using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.