Sharon

Sharon Meaning & Origin

About Sharon
The surname Sharon is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "sharon," which refers to a fertile plain or a place of abundance. In biblical contexts, the term is often associated with the coastal plain of Israel. As a surname, Sharon may have been given to individuals who lived near or worked on the Sharon plain or who had a connection to the region. It can also be a given name for both males and females, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sharon: 3,385
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛrən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sharon in Braille

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

The name Sharon in braille

How to sign the name Sharon using Sign Language

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

The name Sharon in sign language

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