About Scherffius
The surname Scherffius is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Scherf," meaning a person who worked as a tax collector or treasurer. The suffix "-ius" indicates a Latinized form of the name, which was common during the Renaissance period. Therefore, the surname Scherffius likely refers to an individual who held a position of financial responsibility or worked in a related profession.
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