| Language(s) | Irish |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Long lasting |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Ó Sírín,[1] Ó Síoráin, O'Sheeran, Sheerin |
Origin and variants
editAccording 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
edit- 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
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