There are
1179
Shepperds in the USA
Shepperd is the
22000th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Shepperd

TexasShepperd

Texas Shepperd was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives and was an influential figure in Texas politics during the 20th century.

ShepperdStrudwick

Shepperd Strudwick was an American stage, film, and television actor, known for his appearances in Broadway productions and films such as 'All the King's Men' and 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.'

MorrisSheppard

Morris Sheppard was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Texas, known for his support of progressive policies and his role in the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment.

SheriSheppard

Sheri Sheppard is an American mechanical engineer and educator who is known for her contributions to engineering education and her research on engineering design and innovation.

OliverSheppard

Oliver Sheppard was an Irish sculptor who is best known for his work on the memorial to the leaders of the Easter Rising in Dublin, Ireland.

DavidSheppard

David Sheppard was an English cricketer and Anglican bishop who achieved success both on the cricket field as a player and as a religious leader.

ShepShepherd

Shep Shepherd was an American jazz saxophonist who played with various prominent jazz musicians and bands in the 1920s and 1930s.

JulieSheppard

Julie Sheppard is an Australian professional tennis player who has achieved success on the WTA Tour and represented Australia in international tennis competitions.

SheppardFairey

Shepard Fairey is an American artist and graphic designer known for his iconic poster of Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign and his contributions to street art and contemporary art.

TiffanyShepis

Tiffany Shepis is an American actress and model who has appeared in numerous horror films and gained a cult following for her roles in the genre.

Shepperd Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Shepperd' is derived from the Middle English word 'shepherde,' which means a person who tends to sheep. It is an occupational name that was often given to individuals who worked as shepherds or were associated with sheep farming.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Shepperd' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states such as Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi. It is also present in smaller numbers in countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Shepperd' include 'Shepherd,' 'Sheppard,' 'Shephard,' 'Shepard,' 'Shepperdson,' 'Sheperd,' 'Sheperdson,' 'Shephardson,' 'Shepheard,' and 'Sheperds.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Shepperd' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly in the context of British colonization and settlement. The surname can also be found among descendants of enslaved individuals who were brought to the United States.