Summary
Surname Sheppard is of English origin and commonly associated with the occupation of a shepherd. The name has a long history and can be traced back to medieval times. It is often found in English-speaking countries.There are
36960
Sheppards in the USASheppard is the
938th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Sheppard
AlanSheppard
Alan Shepard was one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts and became the first American to travel into space in 1961.NormanSheppard
Norman Sheppard was a British painter known for his landscape and genre paintings in the late 19th century.OliverSheppard
Oliver Sheppard was an Irish sculptor known for his works such as the statue of Pádraig Pearse at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin.JamesSheppard
James Sheppard is a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins.KarenSheppard
Karen Sheppard is an American basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for teams like the Cleveland Rockers and the New York Liberty.WilliamSheppard
William Sheppard was an American Presbyterian missionary known for his work in the Congo Free State and his efforts to expose human rights abuses under Belgian colonial rule.JaneSheppard
Jane Sheppard is a British actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'The Bill' and 'EastEnders.'MarkSheppard
Mark Sheppard is a British-American actor known for his roles in TV shows like 'Supernatural' and 'Firefly.'SarahSheppard
Sarah Sheppard is a Canadian artist known for her contemporary paintings and mixed media works.ThomasSheppard
Thomas Sheppard was an English preacher and author known for his religious writings in the 17th century.Sheppard Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Sheppard' is an occupational name derived from the Middle English word 'shepard,' meaning a person who tended to sheep. It is of English origin and was commonly given to individuals who worked as shepherds.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Sheppard' is found in various English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It may also be found in other countries with English-speaking communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Sheppard' include 'Shepherd,' 'Shepperson,' 'Sheperd,' 'Sheperds,' 'Sheperdsen,' 'Sheperdson,' 'Sheperston,' 'Shepherdson,' 'Shepherdston,' and 'Shephert.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Sheppard' may have migrated or immigrated to different countries throughout history, such as during periods of colonization or for personal or economic reasons.