Scherl

Scherl is a surname of German origin. It is borne by individuals in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and among diaspora communities in other regions. The name has appeared in historical records dating from the early modern period and continues to be in use today.

As a family name, Scherl has been associated with people across various fields, including science, culture, business, and public life. It is not tied to a single widely recognized figure in international reference works, but several individuals with the name have achieved regional or professional prominence.

In contemporary contexts, Scherl may also occur as part of corporate, organizational, or cultural names that derive from a family surname. When encountered without context, the term typically denotes a person or family rather than a specific entity or location.

Etymology and variants of the name are not detailed here, but Scherl is one of several Germanic surnames with regional distribution and historical continuity.