Sears

Meaning

Derived from the occupational term for someone who made or sold armor, or from a personal name.

Etymology

Sears likely originates from the Old French 'serre' or Middle English 'sere,' referring to a maker of armor or chainmail. It may also derive from the personal name Seir or be a variant of the occupational surname Searle.

About the Sears Surname

Sears is primarily an occupational surname referring to armor makers or sellers in medieval times. The name became prominent in America through the founding of the major retail company Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Distribution

Common in England and widespread throughout North America.

Notable Bearers

Richard Warren Sears (founder of Sears, Roebuck and Co.), Roebuck Sears