The origins of the Seabryke name come from when the
Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Seabryke was originally derived from a family having lived in Sebright in the county of
Essex which was later known as Great Seabright in Great Beddow in
Essex. This surname is also of
patronymic origin in that it was originally derived from the baptismal name
Seabert, taken from the Old English
personal name Saebeorht. Baptismal names began to appear as surnames relatively late in the growth of the naming tradition. This is a little surprising, given the popularity of biblical figures in the Christian countries of Europe. Nevertheless, surnames derived from baptismal names grew in popularity during the Middle Ages, and have become one of the foremost sources for surnames.
Early Origins of the Seabryke family
The surname Seabryke was first found in
Essex where "William Sebright of Sebright, in Much Beddow, living in the reign of Henry II is the ancestor of this ancient family who removed into this county (Worcestershire) at a very early period."
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Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
Early History of the Seabryke family
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Seabryke Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few
hundred years ago,
spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Seabryke include Seabright, Sebright, Seabricks, Sebricks and others.
Early Notables of the Seabryke family (pre 1700)
Notables of the family at this time include Sir Edward Sebright, 1st
Baronet (c. 1585-c. 1658) of Besford in the County of Worcester,
High Sheriff of Worcestershire; Sir Edward Sebright, 2nd
Baronet (c. 1645-1679); Sir Edward Sebright, 3rd
Baronet (1668-1702)...
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Migration of the Seabryke family to the New World and Oceana
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck
England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in
England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Joseph Seabright who arrived in Maryland in 1774.