Sheffler

Sheffler Meaning & Origin

About Sheffler
The surname Sheffler is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schäffler," meaning "cooper" or "barrel maker." The name likely originated from the Middle High German word "schaffel," which referred to a large wooden vessel or barrel used for storing or transporting goods. The surname Sheffler would have been given to individuals who worked as coopers, indicating their profession or trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sheffler: 1,301
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,421
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sheffler 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
XFLR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 F L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛflər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S146

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sheffler in Braille

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

The name Sheffler in braille

How to sign the name Sheffler using Sign Language

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

The name Sheffler in sign language

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