Sheeran_(surname)

Sheeran

Sheeran

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Sheeran is an Irish surname.

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Origin and variants

According to a few sources, the surname is a reduced form of O’Sheeran which is an Anglicized form of Ó Sírín [2] or Ó Síoráin [3] meaning ‘descendant of Sírín/Síorán'. Derived from the personal name Síorán, from a diminutive of síor meaning ‘long-lasting’.

According to one source, Sheeran is derived from Mac Searthuin, which means son of Searthun.[4]

People with the surname

  • Ed Sheeran (born 1991), English singer-songwriter of Irish descent
  • Frank Sheeran (1920–2003), labour union official accused of having links to organized crime and of being a hitman
  • Jethro Sheeran, British musician and rapper
  • Josette Sheeran (born 1954), American NGO executive
  • Laura Sheeran (born 1987), Irish singer and musician
  • Mark Sheeran (born 1982), English professional football striker
  • Michael J. Sheeran (born 1940), American priest and higher education administrator

References

  1. [1]
    "Ó Sírín - Irish Names and Surnames".
  2. [2]
    "Sheeran Name Meaning & Sheeran Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®".
  3. [3]
    "Ó Síoráin - Irish Names and Surnames".
  4. [4]
    "Sheeran Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". January 2000.
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