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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Most individuals with the name Schafer are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 14.29% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Schafer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.