About Schafer
The surname Schafer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffar," meaning "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to people who worked as shepherds or had a connection to sheep farming. The name Schafer is quite common in Germany and has variations in spelling, such as Schäfer or Schaefer.
The surname Schafer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schafer 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 Schafer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schafer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schafer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.