About Shapard
The surname Shapard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceap" meaning "sheep" and the suffix "-ard" denoting "one who tends to or works with." Therefore, the surname Shapard is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a shepherd or tended to sheep. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Shepard or Sheppard, but they all share a common origin and meaning related to the occupation of shepherding.
The surname Shapard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shapard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shapard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shapard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.