Sharpe

Sharpe Meaning & Origin

About Sharpe
The surname Sharpe is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scearp," meaning "sharp." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was sharp-witted, intelligent, or had a keen sense of perception. Over time, the surname Sharpe became hereditary and was passed down through generations, often indicating a family's association with these qualities. Today, individuals with the surname Sharpe can be found worldwide, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sharpe: 28,879
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.79

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRP
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0610
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 R P
🌐 IPA
/ʃɑrp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sharpe in Braille

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

The name Sharpe in braille

How to sign the name Sharpe using Sign Language

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

The name Sharpe in sign language

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