About Sharfman
The surname Sharfman is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "sharf," meaning "scarf" or "shawl." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold scarves or shawls. The suffix "-man" is a common Jewish surname ending, indicating a person's profession or occupation. Therefore, the surname Sharfman likely refers to an individual involved in the scarf or shawl trade within the Jewish community.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sharfman 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 Sharfman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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