The Sheridan Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Sheridan, its origins in Ireland, and the story behind a Sheridan family crest.
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Origin of the Sheridan name
Sheridan comes from Ó Sirideáin, "descendant of Sirideán", a personal name probably meaning "seeker". MacLysaght places the sept first in County Longford, near Granard, from where it moved into County Cavan as followers of the O'Reillys of East Breifne. The playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, born in Dublin in 1751, is the best-known bearer of the name.
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Sheridan name FAQ
What does the Sheridan name mean?
Descendant of Sirideán ("seeker"). Common variants include O'Sheridan, Sheredan, Sheriden.
Where does the Sheridan surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Sheridan coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sheridan crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sheridan coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).