About Shearer
The surname Shearer is of Scottish origin and is an occupational name for someone who sheared or cut wool from sheep. It is derived from the Middle English word "shear," meaning to cut or clip, and was typically given to individuals who worked as shearers or wool merchants. The name Shearer is common in Scotland and can also be found in other English-speaking countries.
The surname Shearer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shearer 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 Shearer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shearer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.