title: Sheeran
text: # 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
  