

The surname Sharman has its roots in ancient Anglo-Saxon England. It was originally an occupational name for a person who worked as a sheep-shearer, derived from the Middle English word "sheareman," meaning "shearer". In some regions, particularly Norfolk, the name was also associated with "shireman," referring to a person born outside the county.
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The earliest records of the Sharman surname date back to the 13th century. For instance, Roger Sereman was listed in Leicestershire in 1207, and William le Shereman appeared in 1281. The name has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Sherman, Shearman, Shaerman, and Shirman1.
Notable individuals with the Sharman surname include Philip Sherman, an English founding settler of Portsmouth in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and Roger Sherman of Connecticut, a signer of the American Declaration of Independence.
The Sharman family name has been found in various countries, including the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland, with the highest concentration in the United Kingdom during the 19th century.
Further research can be done at houseofnames.com
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