About Scharf
The surname Scharf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scharf," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a cutler or a bladesmith, indicating their skill in crafting sharp objects such as knives or swords. Over time, the surname Scharf has also been adopted by individuals with sharp or keen personalities.
The surname Scharf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scharf 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 Scharf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Scharf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scharf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.