About Scharnhorst
The surname Scharnhorst is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "scharn," meaning "sharp," and "horst," meaning "hill" or "thicket." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from a place named Scharnhorst or lived near a sharp hill or thicket. The name Scharnhorst is relatively uncommon and is associated with individuals who have German ancestry.
The surname Scharnhorst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scharnhorst 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 Scharnhorst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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