Seto
Seto Meaning & Origin
About Seto
The surname Seto has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Japanese, Seto is a common surname derived from the word "seto," meaning "strait" or "narrow passage." It is often associated with individuals whose ancestors lived near or worked with straits or narrow waterways. In Chinese, the surname Seto is a variant of the name Shi, which means "stone" or "rock." It is a relatively common surname among Chinese communities, particularly in Hong Kong and Guangdong province. The meaning of the surname Seto can also vary in other cultures and regions.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Seto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Seto: 2,814
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 11229
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.95
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Seto based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Seto in Braille
Here's how to represent Seto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Seto using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Seto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
