About Saffer
The surname Saffer is of German origin and is derived from the word "Saff," which means "sieve" or "strainer" in German. It is believed to have been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as sieve makers or were involved in the production of sieves. Over time, the surname Saffer may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near or owned a place named after a sieve or strainer.
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The surname Saffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saffer 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 Saffer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Saffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Saffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.