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The Name Sherman - Origin and Meaning of Sherman
  



The Name Sherman - Origin and Meaning of Sherman


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Sherman

Old English

Usage of the Name Sherman

English

Meaning of the Name Sherman

The name Sherman comes from a surname meaning "shear man" in Old English. The surname is derived from an occupational name for someone who trimmed wool cloth.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Sherman Edwards (1919 - 1981), an American songwriter; Sherman Hemsley (born 1938), an American actor; Sherman Howard (born 1949), an American actor; Sherman Alexie (born 1966), an American writer and comedian.
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