About Schieffer
The surname Schieffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schif," meaning "ship." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as shipbuilders or sailors. The name Schieffer signifies a person's association with the maritime industry and their involvement in ship-related activities.
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The surname Schieffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schieffer 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 Schieffer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schieffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schieffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.