About Schnaufer
The surname Schnaufer is of German origin and is derived from the word "Schnaufer," which means "snorer" or "snoozer" in German. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from a nickname given to someone who snored or slept heavily. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Schnaufer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schnaufer 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 Schnaufer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schnaufer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schnaufer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.