About Shaffett
The surname Shaffett is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Shafford or Shaffordt. It is derived from the Old English word "sceap" meaning "sheep" and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where sheep can cross." Therefore, the surname Shaffett likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near or worked at a sheep ford.
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The surname Shaffett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shaffett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Shaffett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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