From a surname meaning "shear man" in Old English, originally denoting a person who cut cloth. Famous bearers of the surname include American politician Roger Sherman (1721-1793) and American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891). Sherman is an English name, derived from the Old English words "schere", which means "shears or scissors", and "mann", which mean "man". This occupational name was given to a "cloth finisher", who trimmed the surface of the finest cloth to remove excess nap.
Sherman Celebrities Sherman Alexie - author, Sherman Edwards - baseball player, Sherman Hemsley - actor, Sherman Logan - football player, Sherman Smith - football player, Sherman Williams - football player,
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