Scharer

Scharer Meaning & Origin

About Scharer
The surname Scharer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scheren," meaning "to shear" or "to cut." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a shearer or a barber. The name may have also been used to denote someone with a close-cropped or shaved head. Over time, variations of the surname Scharer have emerged, such as Scherer or Schärer, but they all share the same occupational origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Scharer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Scharer: 601
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scharer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Scharer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛrər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S266

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scharer in Braille

Here's how to represent Scharer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Scharer in braille

How to sign the name Scharer using Sign Language

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

The name Scharer in sign language

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