Sheep herder
An occupational surname derived from the Old English words 'sceap' and 'hierde'. It historically referred to a person who tended and guarded sheep, a vital role in medieval agrarian society.
Less common today
Shephard isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,653 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American stage and film actor
American businessman and legislator
