Schaeffler

Schaeffler Meaning & Origin

About Schaeffler
The surname Schaeffler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schäffler," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." The name is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffel," which refers to a large wooden vessel or barrel used for storing or transporting goods. The surname Schaeffler likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a cooper or was involved in the production of barrels.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Schaeffler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Schaeffler: 218
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaeffler based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 F L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæflər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S214

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schaeffler in Braille

Here's how to represent Schaeffler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Schaeffler in braille

How to sign the name Schaeffler using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Schaeffler using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Schaeffler in sign language

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