About Schaftlein
The surname Schaftlein is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaft" meaning "shaft" or "handle." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or worked with shafts or handles, such as a carpenter or a toolmaker. Over time, the surname Schaftlein has likely evolved to encompass various branches of the family engaged in different professions or occupations.
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The surname Schaftlein is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schaftlein 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 Schaftlein is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schaftlein in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schaftlein using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.