Scheaffer

Scheaffer Meaning & Origin

About Scheaffer
The surname Scheaffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffære," meaning "steward" or "manager." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who held a position of authority, often overseeing the management of an estate or a household. Over time, the surname Scheaffer has evolved into various spellings, such as Schaefer, Schaffer, or Schafer, but its meaning remains rooted in the role of a steward or manager.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Scheaffer: 430
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,995
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/scheaffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Scheaffer in Braille

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

The name Scheaffer in braille

How to sign the name Scheaffer using Sign Language

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

The name Scheaffer in sign language

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