Seton Surname: Origin, Meaning & Coat of Arms

Seton is an established spelling of the English surname Seaton.

What does the surname Seton mean?

At root, the name means “A farmstead by the sea”. The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Seton with 418 bearers, at rank 50,106.

Is Seton the same name as Seaton?

Before spelling was fixed, Seaton was also written Seton. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: Seeton.

Is there a Seton coat of arms?

There is no single Seton family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Names that sound alike, such as Stone, are easily confused in old records. For the full story, order the Seton surname pack.