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Sheppard

Sheppard (name) means an English surname, a variant of Shepherd, originally an occupational name for one who tends sheep. Example: “Sheppard is a common surname across England and Australia.”

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An English surname, a variant of Shepherd, originally an occupational name for one who tends sheep.
"Sheppard is a common surname across England and Australia."
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Etymology

From Middle English, from schepherde (“shepherd”).

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “Sheppard” mean?

The word “Sheppard” means an English surname, a variant of Shepherd, originally an occupational name for one who tends sheep.

How do you use “Sheppard” in a sentence?

Here is “Sheppard” used in a sentence: “Sheppard is a common surname across England and Australia.”

What part of speech is “Sheppard”?

“Sheppard” is a name.

Is “Sheppard” a common word?

“Sheppard” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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