About Scherff
The surname Scherff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "scherf," meaning "sheriff" or "bailiff." It was an occupational surname given to individuals who held the position of a local law enforcement officer or a court official responsible for maintaining order and collecting fines. The name Scherff signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their role in upholding justice and maintaining law and order in their community.
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The surname Scherff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scherff 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 Scherff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scherff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.