About Sherriff
The surname Sherriff is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "shire-reeve," which referred to a local official responsible for maintaining law and order in a shire or county. The name Sherriff was originally an occupational surname given to someone who held the position of a sheriff or worked in a sheriff's office. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Sherriff can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling.
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The surname Sherriff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sherriff 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 Sherriff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sherriff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.