About Shafor
The surname Shafor is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceap," meaning "sheep," and the word "for," meaning "dweller" or "enclosure." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Shafor can be interpreted as "sheep dweller" or "one who lives near a sheep enclosure." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived or worked in close proximity to sheep or had some association with sheep farming or husbandry.
The surname Shafor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shafor 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 Shafor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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