About Shearn
The surname Shearn is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "sìor" meaning "everlasting" or "eternal." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was seen as enduring or steadfast. Over time, the name evolved into Shearn and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Shearn can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Shearn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shearn 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 Shearn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shearn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shearn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.