Shafer

Shafer Meaning & Origin

About Shafer
The name "Shafer" is of German origin and is an occupational surname derived from the Middle High German word "schaffære," meaning "steward" or "manager." It was originally used to denote someone who worked as a steward or supervisor on a farm or estate. The name "Shafer" signifies a person who was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of agricultural land or property.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shafer are male.

Shafer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃeɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shafer in Braille

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

The name Shafer in braille

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

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

The name Shafer in sign language

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