Schaffrath

Schaffrath Meaning & Origin

About Schaffrath
The surname Schaffrath is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffrât," meaning "sheep councilor" or "sheep advisor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who was responsible for overseeing or advising on matters related to sheep farming or herding. The name may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or expertise in the management of sheep or who owned large flocks. Over time, the surname Schaffrath became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schaffrath: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaffrath based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFRT
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2016030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 F R AH0 TH
🌐 IPA
/schaffrath*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schaffrath in Braille

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

The name Schaffrath in braille

How to sign the name Schaffrath using Sign Language

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

The name Schaffrath in sign language

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