About Sherratt
The surname Sherratt is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "scirgerefa," meaning "shire reeve" or "sheriff." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of a sheriff or a local law enforcement officer. The name Sherratt signifies a person who was responsible for maintaining law and order within a specific jurisdiction or shire. Over time, the surname Sherratt has evolved and become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
The surname Sherratt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sherratt 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 Sherratt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sherratt using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.