About Hafer
The surname Hafer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hafel," meaning "oat." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who grew or sold oats or worked in the oat trade. The name Hafer may have been given to individuals who were involved in farming or milling oats, or it could have been used to describe someone who had a physical characteristic resembling oats, such as hair color or texture.
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The surname Hafer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hafer 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 Hafer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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