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 USA
Seale is the
5905th
most common last name in the USA

Historical 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

OriginsThe surname Seale has multiple origins. It can be of English, Irish, or French origin.
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.