About Sherif
The surname Sherif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the title "sherif" or "sharif," which means "noble" or "honorable" in Arabic. It is a hereditary title given to descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, specifically those who are believed to be direct descendants of his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali. The surname Sherif is commonly found among Muslim populations, particularly in the Arab world.
The surname Sherif is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sherif 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 Sherif is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sherif in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sherif using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.