Sherlock

Sherlock Meaning & Origin

About Sherlock
The surname Sherlock is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Searlóg," meaning "bright and beloved." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Searlóg. Over time, the name evolved into Sherlock and has been associated with various notable individuals, including the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sherlock: 5,211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.77

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sherlock 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 Sherlock is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 L AA2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃərˌlɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sherlock in Braille

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

The name Sherlock in braille

How to sign the name Sherlock using Sign Language

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

The name Sherlock in sign language

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