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