Sherrod

Meaning

Derived from a personal name or place name, possibly related to 'shire' combined with a personal element.

Etymology

May derive from Old English 'scir' (shire) combined with a personal name or nickname. The surname appears to have developed primarily in the American South.

About the Sherrod Surname

An American surname with roots likely tracing to English origins, though the exact etymology is uncertain. The name has been established in the United States for several centuries, particularly in Southern states.

Distribution

Primarily found in the United States, particularly in the South.

Notable Bearers

Blackie Sherrod (sports journalist)

People with the Sherrod Surname