About Sharpes
The surname Sharpes is derived from the Old English word "scearp" meaning "sharp" or "keen." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled with sharp objects or had a sharp wit. The name could have been given to a cutler, a swordsmith, or someone who worked with knives or other sharp tools. Over time, the surname Sharpes became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Sharpes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sharpes 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 Sharpes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sharpes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.