Scheres

Scheres is a surname of Dutch origin. It is relatively uncommon and is found primarily in the Netherlands and among communities with Dutch ancestry abroad. In historical records, the name appears from the 18th or 19th century, though exact origins are not well documented in readily available sources.

The etymology of Scheres is not definitively established in standard reference works. It is generally regarded as a toponymic or patronymic surname that may have originated from a place name or from an early personal name with Germanic roots. Surnames with the suffix -es in Dutch can reflect possessive or locational forms, but precise derivations for Scheres vary by family line.

Notable people with the surname Scheres are not widely known on an international scale, and there is no consensus about a single prominent figure. Individuals bearing the name have appeared in various professions, including academia, sports, and the arts, but none have achieved broad global recognition that would anchor the surname to a specific field.

The name is sometimes encountered in Dutch-language contexts and among populations with Dutch heritage. Related surnames in nearby linguistic areas include variants and cognates in German and Frisian naming practices, though these are not direct equivalents.