About Shafer
The surname Shafer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffære," meaning "steward" or "manager." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a steward or manager of an estate or farm. Over time, the surname Shafer has evolved and spread to various parts of the world through immigration, retaining its original meaning as a surname.
The surname Shafer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shafer 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 Shafer is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shafer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shafer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.