About Sheed
The surname Sheed is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scead" or "sceadu," meaning "shade" or "shadow." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a shady or sheltered area. Over time, the surname Sheed has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or someone who worked as a shepherd.
The surname Sheed is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheed 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 Sheed is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheed in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.