About Shafe
The surname Shafe is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "schaf" or "schaff," meaning "sheep." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shepherd or had a connection to sheep farming. The name may also have been given to someone with sheep-like characteristics or behavior. Over time, variations of the surname Shafe have emerged, such as Sheaf or Sheaff.
The surname Shafe is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shafe 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 Shafe is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shafe in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shafe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.