Seamus Burrows

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Burrows — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Burrows is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Seamus is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known. The surname Burrows: Abe Burrows (1910–1985), American humorist and author Adrian Burrows (born 1959), former English footballer Alex Burrows (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Andrew Stephen Burrows, Lord Burrows, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Andy Burrows (born 1979), British musician Arthur Burrows (radio broadcaster), British broadcaster Arthur Burrows (English cricketer) (1865–1890), English cricketer Arthur Burrows (Australian cricketer) (1903–1984), Australian cricketer Arthur Burrows (footballer) (1919–2005), English footballer Billy Drago, born William Eugene Burrows Jr. Seamus is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 160K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Seamus reached peak popularity in the 1960s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Seamus

Meaning: supplanter

Hebrew

Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known.

Surname: Burrows

English

Abe Burrows (1910–1985), American humorist and author Adrian Burrows (born 1959), former English footballer Alex Burrows (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Andrew Stephen Burrows, Lord Burrows, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Andy Burrows (born 1979), British musician Arthur Burrows (radio broadcaster), British broadcaster Arthur Burrows (English cricketer) (1865–1890), English cricketer Arthur Burrows (Australian cricketer) (1903–1984), Australian cricketer Arthur Burrows (footballer) (1919–2005), English footballer Billy Drago, born William Eugene Burrows Jr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Seamus is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 60%
United Kingdom 27%
United States 13%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Seamus by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Seamus has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • James
  • Séamus
  • Shamus

Notable People Named Seamus Burrows

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Seamus Burrows:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Seamus?
The first name Seamus originates from Hebrew. Irish Gaelic form of James, from Hebrew Ya'akov (supplanter). Seamus Heaney, the Nobel Prize-winning poet, made this name globally known.
When was Seamus most popular?
The name Seamus reached its peak popularity during the 1960s.
What is the origin of the surname Burrows?
The surname Burrows originates from English. Abe Burrows (1910–1985), American humorist and author Adrian Burrows (born 1959), former English footballer Alex Burrows (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Andrew Stephen Burrows, Lord Burrows, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Andy Burrows (born 1979), British musician Arthur Burrows (radio broadcaster), British broadcaster Arthur Burrows (English cricketer) (1865–1890), English cricketer Arthur Burrows (Australian cricketer) (1903–1984), Australian cricketer Arthur Burrows (footballer) (1919–2005), English footballer Billy Drago, born William Eugene Burrows Jr.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Burrows?
The name Seamus Burrows combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Burrows originates from English.
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