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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The surname Sheffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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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Here's how to represent Sheffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.