Seans

Seans is a term that may occur in several related but distinct ways in English and Irish contexts. It is most often encountered as a plural or collective reference to people named Seán, the Irish form of John. In Irish-language or bilingual texts, Seáns may appear to indicate multiple individuals who share the given name Seán, though in standard English prose the separate use of Seán or Sean for individuals is more common.

Seans can also appear as a surname in some families of Irish origin where the given name Seán was anglicized or passed down as a family name. In these cases, Seans functions independently of the given-name usage and may be found in genealogical records or contemporary surname registries. The exact prevalence of Seans as a surname is not widely documented and tends to be uncommon relative to more common Irish surnames.

There are no widely recognized places, organizations, or historical events primarily known by the name Seans. The term is primarily linguistic, serving as a connector to the broader discussion of the Irish given name Seán, its variants, and its adoption into English usage.

See also: Seán, Sean (name), Sean (surname).