About Sherr
The surname Sherr is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schir," meaning "bright" or "fair." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a bright or clear area, such as a clearing in a forest or a bright stream. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with fair hair or complexion. Overall, the surname Sherr signifies a person associated with brightness or fairness in some way.
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The surname Sherr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sherr 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 Sherr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Sherr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sherr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.