About Scaff
The surname Scaff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaff," meaning "sheep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shepherd or had associations with sheep farming. Over time, the surname Scaff may have been adopted by individuals who were not directly involved in the sheep industry but had some connection or resemblance to sheep-related characteristics.
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The surname Scaff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scaff 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 Scaff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scaff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.