Sheffer

Sheffer Meaning & Origin

About Sheffer
The surname Sheffer is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schaeffer," meaning a shepherd or someone who tended to sheep. It is a variant spelling of the German word "Schäfer." The name was likely given to those who worked as shepherds or had a connection to the occupation. Over time, the spelling of the name may have changed, resulting in variations such as Sheffer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sheffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sheffer: 3,692
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,870
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheffer in Braille

Here's how to represent Sheffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sheffer in braille

How to sign the name Sheffer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sheffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sheffer in sign language

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