About Sheward
The surname Sheward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Scirweard," which means "bright guardian" or "bright protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Scirweard. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name have evolved, resulting in variations such as Sheward.
The surname Sheward is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheward 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 Sheward is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sheward in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheward using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.