About Seymour
The surname Seymour is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Old French name "Saint Maur," which was a given name for someone who lived near a monastery dedicated to Saint Maurus. Another possibility is that it originated from the Norman-French word "seigneur," meaning "lord" or "master," indicating a person of high social status or a feudal lord. Overall, the surname Seymour is associated with noble lineage and can be traced back to medieval times.
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The surname Seymour is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Seymour 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 Seymour is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Seymour in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Seymour using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.