About Schaf
The surname Schaf 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 Schaf may have also been given to someone with sheep-like characteristics or behavior.
The surname Schaf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaf 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 Schaf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schaf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schaf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.