Sheard

Sheard Meaning & Origin

About Sheard
The surname Sheard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sherd," meaning a fragment or piece. It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small or had a slight build. Over time, the surname Sheard became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various English-speaking countries today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sheard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sheard: 2,135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14084
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.72

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheard 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 Sheard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 R D
🌐 IPA
/ʃɪrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheard in Braille

Here's how to represent Sheard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sheard in braille

How to sign the name Sheard using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sheard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sheard in sign language

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