About Schaeper
The surname Schaeper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schepere," meaning "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to people who worked as shepherds or had associations with sheep farming. The name Schaeper signifies a familial connection to this occupation and may have been adopted by individuals or families involved in the sheep industry in medieval Germany.
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The surname Schaeper is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaeper 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 Schaeper in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schaeper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.