Shafner

Shafner Meaning & Origin

About Shafner
The surname Shafner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schaffner," meaning "steward" or "bailiff." It was originally used to denote someone who was responsible for managing the affairs of a noble household or estate. Over time, the name may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, resulting in different forms such as Shafner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shafner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shafner: 125
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 134,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shafner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/shafner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shafner in Braille

Here's how to represent Shafner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shafner in braille

How to sign the name Shafner using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shafner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shafner in sign language

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