About the Sheerin Surname

The name Sheerin is closely linked to Sheeran.

What does the surname Sheerin mean?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Grandson of Sirin (origin obscure)”. The 2010 US Census counted 820 people named Sheerin, ranking it number 28,967 among American surnames.

Is Sheerin the same name as Sheeran?

Before spelling was fixed, Sheeran was also written Sheerin. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. You may also find the name written Sheeren.

Does every Sheerin family have a crest?

There is no single Sheerin family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Research your Sheerin family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.