Is 'Scharf' a German last name?

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Is 'Scharf' a German last name?
"Scharf is a German surname, originating from the Bavarian region. It is an "eke" name; i.e., it describes a physical attribute. In this case it means the original bearer was sharp-witted."





Dorothy Scharf was a reclusive art collector who left 50 valuable paintings to the British nation


Eddy Scharf a German professional poker


George Scharf was a British art critic


Jane Scharf a poverty activist who ran for mayor of Ottawa in 2006


Kenny Scharf is an American painter


Kurt Scharf was a German bishop of the Evangelical Church in Germany


Mark Scharf is an American playwright


Shlomo Scharf was the Israeli national team football manager from 1992 to 1999


Stu Scharf is an American composer, guitarist, and philosopher


Ted Scharf is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player


Walter Scharf an American film composer
Reply:South German: nickname for an energetic, active person, from Middle High German scharf, scharpf 鈥榮harp-cutting鈥?
Reply:Yes it's german. It can be a last name or it means "hot=spicy" and also "sharp" like a knife.
Reply:Yes, Scharf is a German name.