TheNameDBSheer
DescriptiveMeaning
Possibly derived from a descriptive term meaning 'pure,' 'clear,' or 'bright,' or from an occupational origin.
Etymology
May derive from German 'scheer' (pure, clear) or Old English elements. Alternatively, it could be an occupational surname related to shearing or cutting.
About the Sheer Surname
A surname with ambiguous origins that may be either descriptive or occupational in nature. The name appears in both German and English contexts with variable spelling.
Distribution
Found in Germany, England, and among German-American and English-American communities.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation