Shaffer

Shaffer Meaning & Origin

About Shaffer
The name "Shaffer" is of German origin and is derived from the occupational surname "Schaffer," meaning "steward" or "manager." It was originally used to denote someone who was responsible for managing the affairs of a noble household or estate. The name "Shaffer" signifies a person who is organized, efficient, and capable of overseeing and directing tasks effectively.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shaffer are male.

Shaffer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% 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 Shaffer in Braille

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

The name Shaffer in braille

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

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

The name Shaffer in sign language

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