About Scharff
The surname Scharff 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 knife sharpener. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a sharp or clever personality. Overall, the surname Scharff signifies a person associated with sharpness or keenness in some form.
The surname Scharff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scharff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Scharff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scharff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.