Seaton

Seaton Meaning & Origin

About Seaton
The surname Seaton is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English word "sǣtūn," which means "sea town" or "settlement by the sea." The name likely originated from a town or village located near the coast. Over time, individuals living in or near this settlement adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Seaton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Seaton: 9,423
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,759
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Seaton 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 Seaton is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈsitən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seaton in Braille

Here's how to represent Seaton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Seaton in braille

How to sign the name Seaton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Seaton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Seaton in sign language

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