Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Seoras

      Origin

      Irish

      Meaning

      Farmer

      Variations

      Feoras, Erasto, Neorah
      The name Seoras has its origins in the Irish language and is derived from the word seir which means farmer. This Irish name gradually evolved into its anglicized form Seoras, which is predominantly used in Scotland. Historically, the name Seoras has been prominent in both Scottish and Irish cultures, often associated with individuals engaged in agricultural pursuits.

      In history, individuals with the name Seoras were often identified as farmers or individuals who worked the land. Agriculture played a vital role in the economic and social fabric of both Ireland and Scotland, and hence names like Seoras emerged to reflect this occupation. Throughout the years, the popularity of the name Seoras has remained consistent, being passed down through generations of families who continued to engage in farming and related activities.

      In modern-day usage, the name Seoras can still be found, albeit with less frequency than more common names. While the agricultural sector has undergone significant changes, and fewer individuals are involved in farming today, the name Seoras still maintains its relevance within families who wish to honor their farming heritage. Additionally, the name Seoras has found a place within broader society as individuals seek to embrace their Irish or Scottish roots, keeping this traditional name alive.

      Based on our records...

      Maclennan

      Maclennan

      This is the most common surname associated with Seoras.
      Catherine

      Catherine

      This is the most common name of those married to a Seoras.
      Iian

      Iian

      This is the most common name for a child of a Seoras.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1906 is when there were the most people born with the first name Seoras.

      Explore the origins of another name.