Schaffran

Schaffran Meaning & Origin

About Schaffran
The surname Schaffran is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffran," meaning "saffron." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the cultivation, trade, or use of saffron, a valuable spice. Over time, the surname Schaffran may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near saffron fields or had a connection to the spice in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schaffran: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaffran 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 Schaffran is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S201605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 F R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/schaffran*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schaffran in Braille

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

The name Schaffran in braille

How to sign the name Schaffran using Sign Language

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

The name Schaffran in sign language

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