Seamus Sutherland

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Sutherland — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Sutherland 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 Sutherland: Andrae Hugh Sutherland (born 1988), Jamaican singer Alyssa Sutherland (born 1982), Australian model & actress Angus Sutherland (born 1982), American-Canadian actor and producer Anne Bryson Sutherland (1922–2011), Scottish plastic surgeon Anne Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland (1829–1888) Arthur Sutherland (1867–1953), English shipowner and philanthropist Arthur E. Sutherland, 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: Sutherland

Scottish

Andrae Hugh Sutherland (born 1988), Jamaican singer Alyssa Sutherland (born 1982), Australian model & actress Angus Sutherland (born 1982), American-Canadian actor and producer Anne Bryson Sutherland (1922–2011), Scottish plastic surgeon Anne Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland (1829–1888) Arthur Sutherland (1867–1953), English shipowner and philanthropist Arthur E. Sutherland, 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 Sutherland

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 Sutherland:

11
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Sutherland?
The surname Sutherland originates from Scottish. Andrae Hugh Sutherland (born 1988), Jamaican singer Alyssa Sutherland (born 1982), Australian model & actress Angus Sutherland (born 1982), American-Canadian actor and producer Anne Bryson Sutherland (1922–2011), Scottish plastic surgeon Anne Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, Duchess of Sutherland (1829–1888) Arthur Sutherland (1867–1953), English shipowner and philanthropist Arthur E. Sutherland, Jr.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Sutherland?
The name Seamus Sutherland combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Sutherland originates from Scottish.
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