About Schaef
The surname Schaef is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaf," meaning "sheep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shepherd or had a connection to sheep farming. The name Schaef may have also been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a sheep pasture or had a sheep-like quality in their appearance or behavior.
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The surname Schaef is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaef 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 Schaef is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schaef in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schaef using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.