About Haefer
The surname Haefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hafel," meaning "oat." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who grew or sold oats or worked in the oat trade. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a field or area where oats were grown. Overall, the surname Haefer signifies an association with oats or oat-related activities in medieval Germany.
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The surname Haefer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haefer 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 Haefer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Haefer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.