Scharr

Scharr Meaning & Origin

About Scharr
The surname Scharr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schar," meaning "troop" or "group." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a member of a military or organized group. Over time, the surname Scharr may have been adopted by individuals who were leaders or organizers of such groups.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scharr: 310
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scharr 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 Scharr is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/ʃɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scharr in Braille

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

The name Scharr in braille

How to sign the name Scharr using Sign Language

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

The name Scharr in sign language

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