SHARPLESS
Sharpless
Sharpless is an English surname of medieval origins, derived from the Old English pre-7th Century name "Scearples", meaning "Sharp-wood". The surname is believed to have originated from the North of England, where the practice of forming a surname from a personal name was more common.
The name Sharpless first appears in historical records in the late 13th century, and variations of the surname have been recorded since then, including Sharpliss, Sharples, and Sharplesse. The early bearers of the surname were likely associated with the occupation of woodcutters or carpenters.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Sharpless have spread across the United Kingdom and beyond, with notable concentrations found in Lancashire and Yorkshire. The surname has also crossed the Atlantic, with branches of the Sharpless family establishing themselves in the United States.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Sharpless include chemist Edwin S. Sharpless, who made significant contributions to the field of physical chemistry, and Dr. Nicholas Sharpless, a prominent physician and medical researcher.
The Sharpless surname continues to be borne by families across the globe, maintaining a connection to the heritage and history of England.
There are approximately 197 people named Sharpless in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sharpless.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Darren
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Peter
- Raymond
- Robert
- Stuart
- Wallace
Female
- Angela
- Barbara
- Carol
- Doreen
- Emma
- Fiona
- Helen
- Holly
- Karen
- Kelly
- Linda
- Louisa
- Pamela
- Sandra