scher
Scher is a surname of Germanic origin that appears in several European languages and in communities descended from European emigrants. In German- and Dutch-speaking regions it is encountered alongside related forms such as Scherer, Scher, Scherr, and Scherrer. Some instances of Scher may be independent surname forms, while others are reduced or regional variants of longer names. The exact etymology is not definitively established in contemporary onomastic references; as with many Germanic surnames, it may reflect occupational, descriptive, or toponymic origins, or it may have originated as a shortened form of a longer surname.
In modern times, bearers of the surname Scher appear in multiple countries, including Germany, the Netherlands,
Notable individuals with the surname Scher have contributed in various fields, such as academia, business, and
Related surnames and variants include Scherer, Scherr, and Scherrer.