Sheppherd

Sheppherd Meaning & Origin

About Sheppherd
The surname Sheppherd is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shepherde," meaning a person who tended to sheep. It was an occupational name given to those who worked as shepherds or had responsibilities related to sheep farming. The name Sheppherd signifies a familial connection to the occupation of shepherding and is often associated with qualities such as care, guidance, and protection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sheppherd: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheppherd 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
/sheppherd*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S163

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheppherd in Braille

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

The name Sheppherd in braille

How to sign the name Sheppherd using Sign Language

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

The name Sheppherd in sign language

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