He has an older brother named Matthew, who works as a composer. Sheeran's parents, John and Imogen, are from London. His paternal grandparents are Irish, and Sheeran has stated that his father is from a "very large" Catholic family. John is an art curator and lecturer, and Imogen is a culture publicist turned jewellery designer.

When you think of musical families, the Knowles sisters, the Jonas Brothers, and the Jackson 5 might come. But another pair of musical siblings is Ed Sheeran and his older brother, Matthew Sheeran. The Englishman is an accomplished composer and musician, as well as a classically trained violin and viola player, according to his website.