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