About Sherrington
The surname Sherrington is of English origin and is derived from the place name Sherrington, which is composed of the Old English elements "scir," meaning "bright" or "clear," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the surname Sherrington likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a bright or clear settlement. It is also possible that it could have been a locational surname for individuals who hailed from the village of Sherrington in Wiltshire, England.
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The surname Sherrington is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sherrington based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Sherrington in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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