Surname Sherritt - Meaning and Origin

Sherritt: What does the surname Sherritt mean?

The last name Sherritt is of English origin and possibly derived from an old Middle English word “sherrocke” meaning “brushwood”. It is believed to have been an occupational surname denoting someone who worked in forestry or was a lumberjack.

The earliest use of the name Sherritt dates back to 1301 in Warwickshire, where a man named Willelmus Sherrocke (William Sherritt) was recorded as a servant to the local Earl. By the 16th century the name had spread to the south west of England, in Dorset and Devon, where records for the Sherritt family are abundant.

The name Sherritt is common throughout England, particularly in the south-west. It has also spread to the United States, where its use is particularly prominent in the midwest, especially in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Today the individuals who bear the name Sherritt are recognized for their hard-working, humble roots. The name can be seen as a badge of honor for those who come from a long line of industrious individuals who were not afraid to work hard and persevere.

Sherritt: Where does the name Sherritt come from?

The last name Sherritt is most common among those of British/Irish ancestry, particularly in England. According to censusdata from 2011, the name Sherritt appears in over 7,000 records in England, with higher concentrations in the north of the country.

Sherritt is an occupational surname, meaning it was taken on by families who worked in a specific trade. The name is derived from the Old English words 'shether' and 'hyrde', meaning "shepherd". It is believed that the surname originated when rural families began living in small villages, as it became necessary for someone to take on the role of a shepherd to care for the animals owned by the village, and the name was adopted by families who assumed the profession.

Given England's history of emigration, the surname can also be found in countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. In the US, the highest concentrations of people with the last name are in California, New York, and Michigan. The name is not commonly seen in other countries, with no records of it appearing in other parts of Europe, Asia, or Africa.

Variations of the surname Sherritt

The surname Sherritt is most likely derived from an Old French personal name, Seraud or Sireaud, derived from the Germanic personal name Sirald, composed of elements meaning 'bright' and 'rule'. Other variants of the surname include Sherratt, Sherrarde, Sherrard, Sherratt, Sherrard, Sherar, Sheraard, Sheraar, Sherard and Sherarda, all derived from the same Old French personal name.

In France, the surname is found as Sireaud, Seraud, Sireau, and Sireault. English variants include Sherritt, Sherratt, Sherwood, Sherod, Sherrad, Shirrod, Sherard, Sherrett, Sherrard, Sherrie, Sherwin and Sherward. It is also sometimes found as Shireaud, Schierwitz, Shierwitz, Schuerwitz and Schriewitz. It can also be found in Ireland as Sherwood and Sherrard.

Variants of the surname can be found in Scotland as Shirrett, Shiress, Shere, Shires, Sherot, Sherart and Sherrott, and also in the Netherlands as Scherrod, Scherrodt and Scherrod del Somme. In Germany, it is known as Scherr and Scherrer, and in Switzerland as Scherrer and Scherrert.

In Spain, the surname is found as Serra, Serrao, Serrador, Serrantes, Cerral, Serralto, Serradilla, Serrano, Serradas, and Serraill. In Italy, the variants are Serrerri, Serrristi, Serrrici, Serrrilli and Serritti. In Norway, the surname is commonly found as Sherred.

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• Johnnie C. Sherritt: American Divorce Attorney
• Freddie Sherritt: English Soccer Player
• Raymond George Sherritt: Welsh Professional Soccer Player
• Oliver Joseph Sherritt: Canadian Secular Blogger and Activist
• William A. Sherritt: British Businessman and Entrepreneur

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Comments or additions to the name "Sherritt"

07.01.2024
Good to see so many Sherritt’s are around Daryl Sherritt Australia