Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
SHARP
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
SHARPE. SHARP. From natural disposition — a keen, active, acute person. H.R. Scharp.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English