Scharf

Scharf Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scharf: 4,901
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.66

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.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 R F
🌐 IPA
/ʃɑrf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scharf in Braille

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

The name Scharf in braille

How to sign the name Scharf using Sign Language

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.

The name Scharf in sign language

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