About Schavey
The surname Schavey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaf" meaning "sheep." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a shepherd or had some association with sheep. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with sheep-like characteristics or behavior. Overall, the surname Schavey signifies a connection to sheep or shepherding in some way.
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The surname Schavey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schavey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schavey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schavey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.