About Sheperd
The surname Shepherd is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shepherd," which referred to a person who herded and cared for sheep. It is an occupational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name worked as a shepherd. The name Shepherd is fairly common in English-speaking countries and is often associated with qualities such as guidance, protection, and care.
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The surname Sheperd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheperd 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 Sheperd is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheperd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheperd using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.