Scherer

Scherer Meaning & Origin

About Scherer
The surname Scherer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Scherer," meaning "shearer" or "one who cuts." It was originally given to individuals who worked as shearers of cloth or sheep. The name Scherer is common in German-speaking regions and variations of the surname can be found in other languages as well.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scherer: 13,421
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,682
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.55

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IH1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɪrər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRR', 'SKRR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S266

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scherer in Braille

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

The name Scherer in braille

How to sign the name Scherer using Sign Language

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

The name Scherer in sign language

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