Sherman (name)
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Sherman is a surname that originated in the Anglo-Saxon language. It means a "shearer of woolen garments", being derived from the words scearra, or "shears", and mann, or "man". The name is cognate with Sharman, Shearman and Shurman. Sherman has also been regularly used as a given name in the United States. This was probably originally in honor of Roger Sherman, though after the Civil War William Tecumseh Sherman was also an influence.
People with the surname
The Sherman Brothers, American songwriting duo
Adelmorn Sherman (1820–1875), American farmer and politician
Ahuva Sherman (1926–2023), Israeli artist
Al Sherman (1897–1973), American songwriter
Alan Sherman (born 1957), American computer scientist
Alex Sherman (born 1984), Moldovan wrestler under the ring name Alex Koslov
Sir Alfred Sherman (1919–2006), British journalist
Aliza Sherman (born 1964), entrepreneur, author, women's issues activist and lecturer
Allan Sherman (1924–1973), American comedian
Allie Sherman (1923–2015), American football player and coach
Alpheus Sherman (1780–1866), American politician from New York
Althea Sherman (1853–1943), American illustrator, educator, ornithologist and writer
Amy Sherman-Palladino (born 1966), American television writer, director and producer
Art Sherman (born 1937), American horse trainer and jockey
Ben Sherman (1925–1987, born Arthur Benjamin Sugarman), British clothing company founder
Bernard Sherman (1942–2017), Canadian businessman
Bim Sherman (1950–2000), Jamaican musician and singer-songwriter
Bob Sherman (actor) (1940–2004), American dramaturge, playwright and film and television actor
Bobby Sherman (1943–2025), American singer and actor
Brad Sherman (born 1954), American politician from California
Buren R. Sherman (1836–1904), American politician from Iowa
Carl Sherman (c. 1891–1956), American politician from New York
Carlos Sherman (1934–2005), Belarusian translator and writer
Charles Robert Sherman (1788–1829), American lawyer and public servant
Charles Taylor Sherman (1811–1879), American lawyer and judge from Ohio
Chase Sherman (born 1989), American UFC fighter
Chloe Sherman (born 1969), American photographer
Cindy Sherman (born 1954), American artist
David Sherman (1944–2022), American novelist
Eleanor Sherman Thackara (1859–1915), daughter of General William Tecumseh Sherman
Elna Sherman (1888–1964) American composer and musicologist
Forrest Sherman (1896–1951), American admiral
Francis Cornwall Sherman (1805–1870), American politician
Francis Trowbridge Sherman (1825–1905) American general
Frederick C. Sherman (1888–1957), American admiral
Gary Sherman (director) (born 1945), American film director
Gary Sherman (Wisconsin politician) (born 1949), American jurist and legislator from Wisconsin
Gene Sherman (disambiguation), a number of people
George Sherman (1908–1991), American film director
Geraldine M. Sherman (1922–2012), American fashion designer
Harry Sherman (1884–1952), American film producer
Henry Clapp Sherman (1875–1955), American food chemist and nutritionist
Henry L. Sherman (1870–1938), American lawyer and judge
Hilde Sherman (1923–2011), German Holocaust survivor and memoirist
Ida May Sherman (1860–1934), American clubwoman and philanthropist
Jack Sherman (1956–2020), American guitarist
Jack Sherman (statistician)
James Sherman (comics), American comic book artist
James Sherman (cricketer) (1791–1831), English cricketer
James Sherman (minister) (1796–1862), British Congregationalist and abolitionist
James Morgan Sherman (1890–1956), American bacteriologist and dairy scientist
James Schoolcraft Sherman (1855–1912), American vice president
Jane Sherman (1908–2010) American writer, performer and Rockette
John Sherman (clergyman) (1772–1828), American Unitarian pastor
John Sherman (climber) (born 1959), American climber
John Sherman (cricketer) (1788–1861), English cricketer
John Sherman (Ohio) (1823–1900), American politician from Ohio
Joseph Sherman (1945–2006), Canadian poet and visual arts editor
Joseph J. Sherman (born 1980), American marketing strategist and artist
Judson W. Sherman (1808–1881), American politician from New York
Justin Sherman (born 1987), Australian rules footballer
Kevin Sherman (born 1968), American football player and coach
Lawrence W. Sherman (born 1949), academic criminologist
Lawrence Yates Sherman (1858–1939), American politician from Illinois
Linda Sherman (born 1950), American immunologist
Lowell Sherman (1885–1934), American actor and film director
Lyman R. Sherman (1804–1839), early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement
Martin Sherman (dramatist) (born 1938), American screenwriter and playwright
Martin Sherman (actor), American actor
Max Sherman (Texas politician) (born 1935), American politician from Texas
Max Sherman (Ontario politician), Canadian businessperson and politician
Mike Sherman (born 1954), American football coach
Moses Sherman (1853–1932) American land and transportation developer
Najahe Sherman, American television news anchor and reporter
Ned Sherman (1807–1907), American politician
Philip Sherman (1610–1687), Rhode Island pioneer
Raj Sherman (born 1966), Canadian politician
Ransom Sherman (1898–1985), American radio and television personality and writer
Ray Sherman (born 1951), American football player and coach
Richard Sherman (born 1988) American football cornerback
Richard M. Sherman (1928–2024), American songwriter, half of the Sherman Brothers
Richard Updike Sherman (1819–1895), American politician and newspaper publisher/editor from New York
Robert Sherman (disambiguation)
Robert B. Sherman (1925–2012), American songwriter, half of the Sherman Brothers
Robert J. Sherman (born 1968), American songwriter, son of Robert B
Roger Sherman (1721–1793), American lawyer and politician
Roger Sherman (American football) (1872–1957), American football player, coach and lawyer
Russell Sherman (1930–2023), American pianist
Ruth Sherman (1903–1965), American bridge player
Sarah Sherman (born 1993), American comedian and actress
Socrates N. Sherman (1801–1873), American politician
Stuart Sherman (1881–1926), American literary critic
Teddi Sherman (1921–2019), American actress
Tom Sherman (American football) (born 1945), American football player
Tom Sherman (cricketer) (1825–1911), English cricketer
Thomas Ewing Sherman (1856–1933), American lawyer and priest
Thomas W. Sherman (1813–1879), American army officer
Vincent Sherman (1906–2006), American film director and actor
Wendy Sherman, American diplomat
Will Sherman (defensive back) (1927–1997), American football player
William Sherman (disambiguation), multiple people
People with the given name
Sherman Adams (1899–1986), American politician
Sherman Alexie (born 1966), American writer, poet, filmmaker and comedian
Sherman Augustus, American actor
Sherman Austin, American anarchist and musician
Sherman Barton (1875–1947), American baseball player
Sherman Bell, leader of the Colorado National Guard
Sherman A. Bernard (1925–2012), American businessman
Sherman Billingsley (1900–1966), American bootlegger and founder and owner of New York's Stork Club nightclub
Sherman Block (1924–1998), American lawman from California
Sherman Booth (1812–1904), American abolitionist, editor, and politician
Sherman Chaddlesone (1947–2013), Native American painter
Sherman Chung, Hong Kong cantopop singer
Sherman Dillard, former American basketball player
Sherman Douglas (born 1966), basketball player
Sherman Dreiseszun (1922–2007), American banker and real estate developer
Sherman Edwards (1919–1981), American songwriter
Sherman Fairchild (1896–1971), inventor and entrepreneur
Sherman Feller (1918–1994), American musical composer and radio personality
Sherman Hemsley (1938–2012), American actor
Sherman D. Horton Jr.
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