About Shedden
The surname Shedden is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacSgitheanach," meaning "son of the arrow-maker." The name likely originated from someone who was involved in the craft of making arrows. Over time, the name evolved and anglicized to Shedden. Today, individuals with the surname Shedden can be found primarily in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.
The surname Shedden is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shedden 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 Shedden in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shedden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.