About Shafran
The surname Shafran is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shafran," meaning "saffron." Saffron is a valuable spice, and it is likely that the surname was originally given to someone involved in the cultivation, trade, or use of saffron. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a fair or reddish complexion, as saffron is known for its vibrant orange color.
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The surname Shafran is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shafran 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 Shafran in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shafran using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.