Sheperd

Sheperd Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sheperd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sheperd: 1,341
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,986
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.45

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.

Pronunciation

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XPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 P ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛpərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheperd in Braille

Here's how to represent Sheperd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sheperd in braille

How to sign the name Sheperd using Sign Language

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.

The name Sheperd in sign language

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