About Schlaefer
The surname Schlaefer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slæfen," meaning "to sleep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a heavy sleeper or had a tendency to sleep a lot. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a night watchman or had a profession related to sleep or rest.
The surname Schlaefer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlaefer 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 Schlaefer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schlaefer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.