About Sheldrake
The surname Sheldrake is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceldrake," which refers to a type of duck known as the shelduck. The name was likely given to someone who either resembled a shelduck in some way or lived in an area where these birds were abundant. The surname Sheldrake thus signifies a connection to nature and may have been initially used to describe a person's physical characteristics or place of residence.
The surname Sheldrake is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheldrake 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 Sheldrake in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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