Shepphard

Shepphard Meaning & Origin

About Shepphard
The surname Shepphard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shephirde," meaning a shepherd. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a shepherd, tending to and caring for sheep. The name Shepphard signifies a familial connection to the occupation of shepherding and may have been adopted by individuals who were involved in this profession or lived in areas where sheep farming was prevalent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shepphard: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shepphard 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
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 P F ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/shepphard*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shepphard in Braille

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

The name Shepphard in braille

How to sign the name Shepphard using Sign Language

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

The name Shepphard in sign language

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