About Seelye
The surname Seelye is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "seolh" meaning "seal." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked as a seal hunter or a person who had a connection to seals in some way. The name Seelye may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a seal or possessed seal-like qualities.
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The surname Seelye is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Seelye based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Seelye in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Seelye using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.