About Sharr
The surname Sharr is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scearu," meaning "division" or "portion." It is believed to have been a topographic or locational surname, given to someone who lived near a division or boundary, or possibly to someone who owned or worked on a portion of land. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who was known for dividing or apportioning things. Overall, the surname Sharr likely originated as a descriptive name for someone's occupation or geographical location.
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The surname Sharr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sharr 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 Sharr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sharr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sharr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.