About Haeffner
The surname Haeffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Häffner," meaning a potter or a maker of pottery. It is derived from the Middle High German word "hafner," which itself comes from the Old High German word "hafan," meaning "to cover" or "to enclose." The name likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked in the pottery trade or lived near a pottery workshop.
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The surname Haeffner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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