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.
The surname Sherlock is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Sherlock in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.