SCARFE
Scarfe
Scarfe is an English surname of occupational origin. The surname dates back to the medieval period, originating from the Old French word "escarpe," meaning 'a piece of defensive armour worn to protect the neck.' The surname Scarfe was likely used to describe an armour maker, seller, or someone who wore or repaired armour.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Scarfe have been recorded in various parts of England, especially in the counties of Yorkshire, Kent, and Sussex. Over time, the surname has diversified and spread to other locations in the UK and overseas as part of global migration.
Notable individuals with the surname Scarfe have made contributions in various fields, including the arts, academia, and sports. The most famous bearer of the name is the distinguished British artist, cartoonist, and illustrator Gerald Scarfe, known for his iconic work in newspapers, magazines, and film productions.
The surname Scarfe continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy and heritage of families associated with this unique and historic name.
Typical given names associated with the Scarfe surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Geoffrey
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Amanda
- Carol
- Debra
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Laura
- Marie
- Rachel
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Cerf
- Cerff
- Sareva
- Sarfe
- Sarff
- Sarfo
- Sarv
- Sarvey
- Sauve
- Scar
- Scarce
- Scare
- Scares
- Scarey
- Scarf
- Scarff
- Scarffe
- Scarfi
- Scarfo
- Scarft
- Scarp
- Scarpe
- Scarph
- Scarre
- Scarse
- Scharf
- Scharfe
- Scharff
- Scherf
- Scherff
- Schraff
- Schreve
- Schroff
- Schruff
- Scraff
- Scrive
- Scrivo
- Scurffe
- Seagrave
- Seagreave
- Seagreive
- Seagrief
- Seagrieve
- Seagriff
- Seagrove
- Searf
- Segrave
- Segriff
- Segrove
- Sekerova
- Serf
- Serff
- Sharfe
- Sirve
- Surf
- Surve
- Sygrave
- Sygrove
- Sykorova
- Zakirov
- Zakirova
- Zarev
- Zographou
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 1,141 people named Scarfe in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,668th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Scarfe.
Famous people named Scarfe
- Gerald Scarfe - Cartoonist, illustrator, animator
- Alan Scarfe - Ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa.
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.