Schirf

Schirf Meaning & Origin

About Schirf
The surname Schirf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schirf," meaning "sharp" or "keen." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a cutler or a sharpener of blades. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a sharp or clever personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schirf: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 F
🌐 IPA
/schirf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S261

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schirf in Braille

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

The name Schirf in braille

How to sign the name Schirf using Sign Language

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

The name Schirf in sign language

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