About Schlapfer
The surname Schlapfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlaff," meaning "slack" or "loose," and the occupational suffix "-er," indicating a person who performs a specific task. Therefore, the surname Schlapfer likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with or made loose or slack items, such as a rope maker or a weaver.
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