SHEARER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Shearer

Shearer is a surname of English origin, deriving from the Middle English word shere which means "to cut" or "to shear". The name was likely an occupational surname for someone who worked as a shearer of wool or a metal worker.

Notable People:

Alan Shearer (b. 1970) - Former professional footballer and all-time leading goal scorer of the Premier League.
Duncan Shearer (b. 1961) - Retired Scottish footballer known for his time at Aberdeen and Bristol City.
Jack Shearer (1910–1972) - British actor who appeared in various TV shows and films.

The Shearer surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England and Scotland. It is a name with a rich history and is often associated with resilience and hard work.

There are approximately 7,182 people named Shearer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,312th most common surname in Britain. Around 110 in a million people in Britain are named Shearer.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Alexander
Andrew
David
James
John
Michael
Robert
Thomas
William

Female

Caroline
Catherine
Claire
Elizabeth
Fiona
Helen
Karen
Linda
Margaret
Mary
Nicola
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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