Seraphin

Patronymic

Meaning

A person named after or descended from someone called Seraphin, derived from the biblical seraphim.

Etymology

Derived from the personal name Seraphin, which comes from Hebrew 'seraphim' (burning ones), referring to a type of angel. The name was adopted as a surname through patronymic conventions.

About the Seraphin Surname

Seraphin is a surname derived from the religious personal name Seraphin. The name reflects Christian naming traditions in Mediterranean regions.

Distribution

Found in France, Italy, and other Mediterranean regions, with some presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited widely documented notable bearers

People with the Seraphin Surname

Theodore A. Seraphin

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