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Shepherd

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. SHEHP-ərd
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Meaning & History

Occupational name meaning "shepherd, sheep herder", from Old English sceaphyrde.

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VariantsShepard, Sheppard
Given Name DescendantShepherd(English)

Categories

animals, cricketers, occupations, word names
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Entry updated December 14, 2019

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