Sheets

Sheets is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "sciete", which means 'divider' or 'sheet', and was likely used to denote someone who worked with cloth or as a scribe.

The surname Sheets has been recorded in various spellings throughout history, including Shete, Shytes, and Sheate. The name first appeared in written records in the 13th century in England.

Individuals with the surname Sheets can be found across the United Kingdom and in countries where British settlers have established communities. The name may have diverse variations and pronunciations depending on regional accents.

Like many surnames, Sheets has likely evolved over time due to migration, intermarriage, and social changes. Today, it remains a distinctive and unique surname within British and English-speaking communities.

Sorry, we don't have any statistics on this name. That's probably because it's very uncommon in Britain.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Courtney
  • Daniel

Female

  • Debbie

Similar and related surnames

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