Blackshear

Occupational

Meaning

One who sheared black sheep or worked with black wool.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'blæc' (black) and 'shear' (to cut or shear). The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a wool worker or shepherd.

About the Blackshear Surname

An occupational surname denoting someone involved in wool processing or sheep shearing. The name is relatively uncommon and appears concentrated in Southern genealogical records.

Distribution

Found primarily in the southeastern United States, particularly Georgia and surrounding states.

Notable Bearers

Sarah Blackshear (artist)