Seely Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Seely is a branch of the Seeley name tree. The name is usually explained as “Happy or fortunate”.

• You may also find the name written Sealy and Sealey.
• The Census Bureau's 2010 surname file lists Seely with 5,571 bearers, at rank 6,150.
• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• Seely drops the “e” of Seeley, a simplification that clerks often made.

Seely coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Seeley surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Seely surname pack.