Seamus Lore

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Lore — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Lore 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 Lore: Lore Agnes (1876–1953), German politician Lore Bader (1888–1973), American baseball pitcher Lore Berger (1921–1943), Swiss writer Lore Fischer (1911–1991), German alto and concert singer Lore Frisch (1925–1962), German actress Lore Lorentz (1920–1994), German cabaret artist and standup comedian Lore Noto (1923–2002), American theatre producer Lore Alford Rogers (1875–1975), American bacteriologist and dairy scientist Lore Segal (1928–2024), American novelist, translator, teacher, and author Lore Trittner (born 8 July 1933), Austrian swimmer Surname Charles B. 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: Lore

English

Lore Agnes (1876–1953), German politician Lore Bader (1888–1973), American baseball pitcher Lore Berger (1921–1943), Swiss writer Lore Fischer (1911–1991), German alto and concert singer Lore Frisch (1925–1962), German actress Lore Lorentz (1920–1994), German cabaret artist and standup comedian Lore Noto (1923–2002), American theatre producer Lore Alford Rogers (1875–1975), American bacteriologist and dairy scientist Lore Segal (1928–2024), American novelist, translator, teacher, and author Lore Trittner (born 8 July 1933), Austrian swimmer Surname Charles B.

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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

Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

9
Personality Number

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

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 Lore?
The surname Lore originates from English. Lore Agnes (1876–1953), German politician Lore Bader (1888–1973), American baseball pitcher Lore Berger (1921–1943), Swiss writer Lore Fischer (1911–1991), German alto and concert singer Lore Frisch (1925–1962), German actress Lore Lorentz (1920–1994), German cabaret artist and standup comedian Lore Noto (1923–2002), American theatre producer Lore Alford Rogers (1875–1975), American bacteriologist and dairy scientist Lore Segal (1928–2024), American novelist, translator, teacher, and author Lore Trittner (born 8 July 1933), Austrian swimmer Surname Charles B.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Lore?
The name Seamus Lore combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Lore originates from English.
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