About Affolter
The surname Affolter is of Swiss-German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "affal," meaning "apple." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who either grew or sold apples. The suffix "-er" denotes a person associated with a particular occupation, thus making Affolter a name for an apple grower or seller.
The surname Affolter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Affolter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Affolter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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