Sharper

Sharper Meaning & Origin

About Sharper
The surname Sharper is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "sharp," meaning keen or sharp-witted. It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was quick-witted or astute. Over time, the name Sharper became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may have inherited or adopted the characteristics associated with the word "sharp."

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sharper: 1,069
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,691
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S06106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 R P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɑrpər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sharper in Braille

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

The name Sharper in braille

How to sign the name Sharper using Sign Language

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

The name Sharper in sign language

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