About Scheffel
The surname Scheffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schefel," meaning "bushel" or "measure of grain." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a grain measurer or a grain merchant. The name may also have been given to someone who was associated with the measurement or trade of grain in some way.
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The surname Scheffel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Scheffel 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 Scheffel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Scheffel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.