About Schieffelin
The surname Schieffelin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schifelin," meaning "little ship." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was associated with ships or had a connection to the sea. Over time, the surname Schieffelin has evolved and spread to various parts of the world, particularly the United States, where it is most commonly found today.
The surname Schieffelin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schieffelin 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 Schieffelin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schieffelin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schieffelin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.