Sheperd

Meaning

One who tends sheep, a shepherd.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'sceap' (sheep) and 'hierde' (herd, guardian), representing an occupational surname. The variant spelling reflects historical spelling variations in English surnames.

About the Sheperd Surname

A variant spelling of the common Shepherd surname, reflecting occupational origins in pastoral communities. The name appears in historical records with multiple spelling variations.

Distribution

Found in England and English-speaking countries, with particular concentration in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation for this specific spelling variant

People with the Sheperd Surname