Origin of the surname Seager

This very interesting surname is of Anglo-Saxon or Norse-Viking origin. It derives from the pre 7th Century personal name "saegar", which translates as "sea-spear". This type of compound baptismal name is one of a group which survived the Norman Invasion of 1066, partly because the Normans themselves had Norse origins, and partly because of its 'heroic' translation, and its implication of great deeds. The surname itself is one of the earliest on record, dating back to the late 12th Century (see below).

Early recordings include Ralph Segar in the 1207 'Curia Regis Rolls of Bedfordshire', and John Seger in the 1275 'Hundred Rolls of Norfolk'. The surname was also recorded in Holland from the Middle Ages, and it is known that Sir Willam Segar, Garter King of Arms to King Charles 1, and who died in 1633, was of Dutch descent. His Coat of Arms, granted in 1612, has the blazon of a blue field charged with a silver cross moline.The main forms of the modern spelling are Sager, Sagar, Saiger, Segar, Seager, Seegar, and Seeger, whilst early church recordings include Margaret Segar who was christened at St. Peter's Church, Cornhill, London on August 28th 1541, and Ralffe Sagar was christened at Goping, Essex, on May 24th 1548. On August 11th 1760, Thomas Sagar married Elizabeth Coleburn at the famous church of St. Clement Danes, Westminster. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Walter Sagar, which was dated 1195, in the Pipe Rolls of Dorset, during the reign of King Richard 1, known as "The Lionheart", 1189 - 1199. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

The surname Seager. Genealogy, origin, history, meaning, and significance

We can try to trace the genealogy of the surname seager, and in addition to the original locations of seager, we can find out where people with the surname seager can currently be found. Adhering to what we know about the way surnames originated, it is possible to offer a realistic explanation of the origins of seager.

The surname Seager around the world

The mobility of people carrying the surname seager has led to its presence in different countries, as you can verify.

History of Seager

The history, heraldry, coats of arms, and possible nobility of the surname seager are scattered in documents across various regions and historical periods, so it is necessary to reconstruct a complex puzzle to approach the facts from a realistic perspective. In the following lines, you will find everything we have been able to gather about the surname seager.

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Notable Figures Named Seager

A surname like seager can connect a person to an illustrious lineage and a distinguished coat of arms. However, it must be kept in mind that it is individual people who, through their lives and actions, bring fame and recognition to their surnames. If you or someone you know bears the surname seager, you could potentially build illustrious lineages through your efforts and virtues. It is our desire to highlight in this section those individuals with the surname seager who, for various reasons, have left their mark on the course of history.

The surname Seager and its bibliographic sources

We consider it highly advisable to refer to the following sources if you wish to conduct research on the surname seager, as well as many other surnames. Accessing the archives of the town or towns where your ancestors were born and lived is, of course, a good way to trace the origins of seager.

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These sources are essential for initiating the understanding of seager, and at the same time, of surnames in general.

Origin of Seager