About Saffel
The surname Saffel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Saffo, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Saffert. The name Saffert is derived from the Old High German word "saphal," meaning "successful" or "prosperous." Therefore, the surname Saffel likely originated as a nickname for someone who was successful or prosperous, or it could have been a surname given to someone who was a descendant of a person with those qualities.
The surname Saffel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saffel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Saffel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Saffel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Saffel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.