Schafer

Schafer Meaning & Origin

About Schafer
The name "Schafer" is of German origin and is an occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "schaffære," meaning "shepherd." It was originally given to individuals who worked as shepherds or had a connection to sheep farming. The name "Schafer" signifies someone who was involved in tending and caring for sheep, reflecting their role in the agricultural society of medieval Germany.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Schafer are male.

Schafer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃeɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schafer in Braille

Here's how to represent Schafer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Schafer in braille

How to Spell the Name Schafer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Schafer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Schafer in sign language

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