Shearer - Last Names

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Shearer

/ˈʃiːrər/

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Uncommon

Meaning

One who shears, especially sheep

Represents diligence, skill in trade, and connection to pastoral livelihoods; symbolizes someone who works with their hands and provides essential labor.

Symbolism

Embodies industriousness, reliability, and a grounded nature. It reflects a heritage of hard work and self-sufficiency within agrarian societies.

Etymology: Derived from the Middle English 'shere' meaning 'to cut' or 'clip', combined with the agent suffix '-er', indicating 'one who performs an action'. Originally an occupational name for someone who sheared sheep, common in medieval England and Scotland.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Of English origin, Shearer is historically tied to agricultural work and rural communities in the Br

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