Explore the Family Name Sharff
The meaning of Sharff
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German Scharf or Scharff. Compare Sarff and Sharf. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aharon, Hyman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sharff in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Sharff ranked 62,396 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 65,593 by 2010, showing a slight decrease of 5.12%. The count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 300 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, representing a growth of 0.67%. However, when calculated proportionately per 100,000 people, the frequency of the Sharff surname decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #65,593 | -5.12% |
| Count | 300 | 302 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sharff
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Sharff surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those reporting two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with the Sharff surname identified as White, although this proportion slightly dropped from 93.67% in 2000 to 92.38% in 2010. There was a minor decrease in the percentage of Sharffs identifying as Hispanic, from 4.33% to 4.30%. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded 2.32% of individuals with the Sharff surname identifying as Black, whereas there were no Black identifications in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 92.38% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 4.33% | 4.3% | -0.69% |
| Black | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |