About Shepps
The surname Shepps is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceap," meaning "sheep." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a shepherd or had some association with sheep farming. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed sheep-like characteristics such as being gentle or docile. Overall, the surname Shepps signifies a connection to the occupation or characteristics related to sheep or shepherding.
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The surname Shepps is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shepps 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 Shepps is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shepps in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shepps using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.