Sheeran
# Sheeran

Sheeran is an Irish surname.

## Origin and variants

According to a few sources, the surname is a reduced form of O’Sheeran which is an Anglicized form of Ó Sírín or Ó Síoráin 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.

## People with the surname

* 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
