Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʃɜɹ.mən/(American English) /ˈʃɜː.mən/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "shear man", referring to someone who used shears in his line of work, such as a sheep-shearer.

Related Names

Rootsscieran + mann
VariantSharman
Given Name DescendantSherman(English)
Same SpellingSherman 2

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Entry updated December 1, 2024