About Shearman
The surname Shearman is of English origin and is occupational in nature. It is derived from the Middle English word "shereman," meaning a person who shears or cuts. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shearer of cloth or a sheep shearer. Over time, the surname Shearman became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral occupation in the textile or wool industry.
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The surname Shearman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shearman 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 Shearman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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