About Sheehan
The surname Sheehan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Síodhacháin, meaning "descendant of Síodhachán." The name Síodhachán is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "síoda," which means "silk." Therefore, the surname Sheehan is believed to have originally referred to someone who worked with or traded silk. Over time, it has become a common surname in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Cork and Kerry.
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The surname Sheehan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheehan 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 Sheehan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheehan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheehan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.