Sheerer

Sheerer Meaning & Origin

About Sheerer
The surname Sheerer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schir," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or produced shiny or polished objects. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in occupations such as metalworking, jewelry making, or glassblowing. Over time, the surname Sheerer has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, but its meaning remains connected to brightness or shine.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sheerer: 331
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheerer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0606
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 R ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃirər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheerer in Braille

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

The name Sheerer in braille

How to sign the name Sheerer using Sign Language

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

The name Sheerer in sign language

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