About Shafto
The surname Shafto is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceaf," meaning "shaft" or "arrow." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was skilled in archery or who made arrows. Over time, the name evolved into Shafto and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Shafto can be found primarily in the northeastern region of England.
The surname Shafto is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shafto 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 Shafto in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shafto using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.