About Shafter
The surname Shafter is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceaf," meaning "sheaf" or "bundle of grain." It was likely an occupational surname given to someone involved in the harvesting or storing of grain. The name Shafter may have also been a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near a sheaf or bundle of grain. Overall, the surname Shafter is associated with agricultural or farming activities.
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The surname Shafter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shafter 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 Shafter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shafter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.