About Schlaff
The surname Schlaff is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "slaf," meaning "sleep." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a heavy sleeper or had a tendency to sleep a lot. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Schlaff can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Schlaff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schlaff 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 Schlaff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schlaff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schlaff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.