SHARRATT
Sharratt
Sharratt is a surname of English origin that is predominantly found in the United Kingdom. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the Old English words "scear" meaning narrow or gap, and "geat" meaning gate, which collectively refer to a narrow passage or entrance. The Sharratt surname likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at such a place.
The earliest known recording of the surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Lancashire, England. Over time, the name has spread to various regions within the UK and beyond.
Individuals bearing the surname Sharratt have made notable contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and sports. The surname may also appear in different forms, such as Sherrat, Sherratt, or Sharrott, due to variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries.
As with many surnames, the meaning and significance of Sharratt have evolved over time, reflecting the rich history and diversity of British heritage. Today, individuals with the surname Sharratt can be found across the UK, maintaining a connection to their ancestral roots and contributing to the cultural tapestry of the nation.
There are approximately 2,333 people named Sharratt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,699th most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Sharratt.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Barbara
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Charrett
- Charat
- Charret
- Sharrat
- Cherrett
- Cherrette
- Sarratt
- Scarratt
- Sharad
- Sharath
- Sharatt
- Sharett
- Shariat
- Sharra
- Sharrad
- Sharras
- Sharret
- Sharrett
- Sharrott
- Sherat
- Sheratt
- Sheratte
- Sheret
- Sherett
- Sherrat
- Sherrate
- Sherrath
- Sherratt
- Sherret
- Sherrett
- Shiret
- Shirett
- Shirrat
- Shirret
- Shorratt
- Shratt
- Skarratt
- Cherett
- Cherret
- Sarrat
- Scaratt
- Scarrat
- Serratt
- Shara
- Shariati
- Sharlatt
- Sharott
- Sharrar
- Sharrot
- Shart
- Sharvatt
- Sherrad
- Surratt
- Chart
- Sharda
- Short
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.