Sharff

Sharff Meaning & Origin

About Sharff
The surname Sharff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schärfe," meaning "sharp." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a sharp or keen personality or was skilled in using sharp tools or weapons. The name Sharff may have been given to blacksmiths, swordsmiths, or individuals known for their sharp wit or intellect.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sharff: 302
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S061
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 R F
🌐 IPA
/sharff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sharff in Braille

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

The name Sharff in braille

How to sign the name Sharff using Sign Language

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

The name Sharff in sign language

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