Seamus Imhoff

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Imhoff — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Imhoff 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 Imhoff: Imhoff family, one of the oldest patrician families in the German city of Nuremberg Anne Imhof (born 1978) German contemporary artist Berthold Imhoff (1868–1939), German-Canadian painter Daniel Imhof (born 1977), Canadian soccer player Darrall Imhoff (1938–2017), American basketball player Dominic Imhof (born 1982), Canadian soccer player, brother of Daniel Eduard Imhof (1895–1986), Swiss cartographer Facundo Imhoff (born 1989), Argentine volleyball player Floris van Imhoff (born 1964), Dutch curler Frank Imhoff (born 1968), German farmer and politician Fritz Imhoff (1891–1961), Austrian actor. 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: Imhoff

English

Imhoff family, one of the oldest patrician families in the German city of Nuremberg Anne Imhof (born 1978) German contemporary artist Berthold Imhoff (1868–1939), German-Canadian painter Daniel Imhof (born 1977), Canadian soccer player Darrall Imhoff (1938–2017), American basketball player Dominic Imhof (born 1982), Canadian soccer player, brother of Daniel Eduard Imhof (1895–1986), Swiss cartographer Facundo Imhoff (born 1989), Argentine volleyball player Floris van Imhoff (born 1964), Dutch curler Frank Imhoff (born 1968), German farmer and politician Fritz Imhoff (1891–1961), Austrian actor.

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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 Imhoff

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 Imhoff:

9
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Imhoff?
The surname Imhoff originates from English. Imhoff family, one of the oldest patrician families in the German city of Nuremberg Anne Imhof (born 1978) German contemporary artist Berthold Imhoff (1868–1939), German-Canadian painter Daniel Imhof (born 1977), Canadian soccer player Darrall Imhoff (1938–2017), American basketball player Dominic Imhof (born 1982), Canadian soccer player, brother of Daniel Eduard Imhof (1895–1986), Swiss cartographer Facundo Imhoff (born 1989), Argentine volleyball player Floris van Imhoff (born 1964), Dutch curler Frank Imhoff (born 1968), German farmer and politician Fritz Imhoff (1891–1961), Austrian actor.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Imhoff?
The name Seamus Imhoff combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Imhoff originates from English.
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