About Sheffel
The surname Sheffel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schaffel," meaning "shovel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a digger or a laborer using a shovel. Over time, the surname Sheffel may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with this occupation or had a similar physical characteristic.
The surname Sheffel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheffel 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 Sheffel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Sheffel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.