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August Scher

Photograph of August Scher Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
August
Surname
Scher

The Name August

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Venerable, majestic, or worthy of respect.
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The Scher Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
A shearer or one who cuts, likely an occupational name for a barber or cloth worker.
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