About Shean
The surname Shean is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Síodháin," meaning "descendant of Síodhán." The name Síodhán is believed to be derived from the word "síoda," meaning "silk." Therefore, the surname Shean is thought to have originally been a nickname for someone with a smooth or silky complexion or hair.
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The surname Shean is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shean based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Shean is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shean in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shean using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.