About Schaefers
The surname Schaefers is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schäfer," meaning "shepherd" in German. It was originally given to people who worked as shepherds or had a connection to sheep farming. The name Schaefers signifies a family's ancestral occupation and is often associated with qualities such as care, protection, and guidance, reflecting the shepherd's role in tending and leading the flock.
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The surname Schaefers is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaefers 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 Schaefers is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schaefers in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schaefers using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.