Seymour

Seymour is a surname of English origin that is also used as a given name. It is associated with a notable Tudor-era English noble family; Jane Seymour was the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI, and Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, served as Lord Protector during the early reign of Edward VI. The name has variant spellings, notably Seymour and Seymour.

There are several places named Seymour, including Seymour, Indiana; Seymour, Connecticut; Seymour, Missouri; Seymour, Wisconsin; and Seymour, Victoria, Australia. The name appears in various geographical contexts and is used for towns, townships, and other localities in English-speaking regions.

Notable people with the surname include Seymour Hersh, an American investigative journalist; Seymour Cassel, an American character actor; and Seymour Cray, an American computer engineer who founded Cray Research. The given name Seymour has also been borne by figures such as Seymour Cray and other professionals in various fields.

In fiction, Seymour Krelborn is the name of the main character in the musical Little Shop of Horrors, a plant-eating creature named Audrey II often central to the plot. The name Seymour has appeared in literature, film, and popular culture, reflecting its long-standing use in English-speaking societies.