About Sears
The surname Sears is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Sayer," which itself comes from the Old English word "saga," meaning "sea" or "lake." The name Sears likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked on the sea or lake. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
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The surname Sears is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sears 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 Sears is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sears in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in 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.