Sheriff

Sheriff Meaning & Origin

About Sheriff
The name "Sheriff" is derived from the Old English word "shire reeve," which means "county guardian" or "representative of the king." A sheriff is a law enforcement officer who is typically elected or appointed to serve as the highest-ranking peace officer in a county or similar jurisdiction. They are responsible for maintaining law and order, enforcing court orders, and ensuring public safety within their jurisdiction. The name "Sheriff" signifies a position of authority and responsibility in the realm of law enforcement.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sheriff are male.

Sheriff Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 R AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛrɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheriff in Braille

Here's how to represent Sheriff in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Sheriff in braille

How to Spell the Name Sheriff in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Sheriff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sheriff in sign language

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