The name Searcy is of Norman origin, brought to England by the Normans after the 1066 invasion. It's derived from the Old French word 'Ceret', which means 'from Cerisy', a place in Normandy. The name was initially used as both a given name and a surname, but over time it has become more associated with the latter.
"The name Searcy experienced a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years, with peaks of 12 births in 1916 and 1940, and valleys as low as 5 births in several years including 1951, 1952, and 1959. Overall, there were a total of 226 births named Searcy from 1914 to 1962."