Sheardown

Origin and Meaning Sheardown is an English surname of locational origin. It derives from the old English word "sceard", meaning a gap or notch, combined with "dun", which refers to a hill. Therefore, Sheardown likely originally designated someone who lived by or in the vicinity of a hill with a gap or notch.

History The surname Sheardown has ancient roots in England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Derbyshire. It is believed to have been primarily concentrated in rural agricultural communities. Over the centuries, the name has spread to different parts of the country as families migrated for various reasons.

Variants Variants of the Sheardown surname include Sheardown and Sherdown. These variations may have arisen due to regional dialects or phonetic changes over time.

Famous Individuals There are no prominent or well-known figures associated with the Sheardown surname in historical records or contemporary public life.

Genealogy and Distribution Today, the Sheardown surname is relatively rare and not as prevalent as some other English surnames. It is found scattered across different regions of England and may also be present in other English-speaking countries due to migration patterns.

There are approximately 197 people named Sheardown in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sheardown.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Graham
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Srj
  • Stuart

Female

  • Ann
  • Annabel
  • Esther
  • Gillian
  • Jessica
  • Katherine
  • Louise
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

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