Seamus Work

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Seamus Work — supplanter
160K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1960s Peak popularity
Gender
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Seamus Work 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 Work: Work (human activity), intentional activity people perform to support themselves, others, or the community Manual labour, physical work done by humans House work, housework, or homemaking Working animal, an animal trained by humans to perform tasks Work (physics), the product of force and displacement Work (electric field), the work done on a charged particle by an electric field Work (thermodynamics), energy transferred by the system to its surroundings Creative work, a manifestation of creative effort Work of art, an artistic creation of aesthetic value Career, an individual's journey throug. 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: Work

English

Work (human activity), intentional activity people perform to support themselves, others, or the community Manual labour, physical work done by humans House work, housework, or homemaking Working animal, an animal trained by humans to perform tasks Work (physics), the product of force and displacement Work (electric field), the work done on a charged particle by an electric field Work (thermodynamics), energy transferred by the system to its surroundings Creative work, a manifestation of creative effort Work of art, an artistic creation of aesthetic value Career, an individual's journey throug.

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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 Work:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Work?
The surname Work originates from English. Work (human activity), intentional activity people perform to support themselves, others, or the community Manual labour, physical work done by humans House work, housework, or homemaking Working animal, an animal trained by humans to perform tasks Work (physics), the product of force and displacement Work (electric field), the work done on a charged particle by an electric field Work (thermodynamics), energy transferred by the system to its surroundings Creative work, a manifestation of creative effort Work of art, an artistic creation of aesthetic value Career, an individual's journey throug.
What are the origins of the name Seamus Work?
The name Seamus Work combines two different traditions: the first name Seamus has Hebrew roots, while the surname Work originates from English.
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