About Sypherd
The surname Sypherd is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Shepherd. It is derived from the Middle English word "shepherde," which referred to someone who herded and cared for sheep. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for those who worked as shepherds. Today, individuals with the surname Sypherd are likely descendants of those who held this occupation in the past.
The surname Sypherd is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sypherd 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 Sypherd in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sypherd using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.