Sheppard

Sheppard Meaning & Origin

About Sheppard
The surname Sheppard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shepheard," meaning a person who tended to sheep. It was an occupational name given to those who worked as shepherds, overseeing and caring for sheep. The name Sheppard signifies a familial connection to this occupation and is often associated with qualities such as diligence, responsibility, and a close connection to nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sheppard features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Sheppard: 36,960
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 938
  • Frequency per 100k people: 12.53

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheppard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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XPRT
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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 Sheppard in Braille

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

The name Sheppard in braille

How to sign the name Sheppard using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sheppard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sheppard in sign language

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