Summary
Surname SEAL has English origins and was commonly used as a descriptive name for someone who lived by a seal, or as an occupational name for a hunter of seals. It can also be a topographic name for someone who lived near a village seal. The history of this surname dates back to medieval times.There are
5846
Seales in the USASeale is the
5905th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Seale
BobbySeale
Co-founder of the Black Panther Party and political activist.BenjaminSeale
Early settler in Maryland, United States.CharlesSeale-Hayne
British politician and entrepreneur.PatrickSeale
British journalist and author known for his works on the Middle East.JohnSeale
Australian cinematographer and Academy Award winner.WilliamSeale
American historian and author specializing in the White House and the presidency.AdèleSéale
French actress known for her roles in French cinema.Seale Genealogy
Geographic DistributionThe surname Seale is found in various countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and others.
VariationsVariations of the surname Seale include Seal, Seales, Sealeses, Sealey, Seally, Seland, Sealeaf, Sealen, and Sealer.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of people with the surname Seale have occurred over the centuries. They migrated and immigrated to different places such as the United States, particularly Maryland where early settlers with the surname Seale were documented. They also migrated to the United Kingdom and France. Reasons for migration and immigration included seeking better opportunities, religious freedom, and exploration.