Shoffner

Shoffner Meaning & Origin

About Shoffner
The surname Shoffner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Schaffner," meaning "steward" or "bailiff." It was originally used to denote someone who was responsible for managing the affairs of a large estate or overseeing the collection of rents. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Shoffner. Individuals with the surname Shoffner are likely to have ancestors who held positions of authority or responsibility in their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shoffner: 2,910
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,942
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shoffner 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
XFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɔfnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shoffner in Braille

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

The name Shoffner in braille

How to sign the name Shoffner using Sign Language

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

The name Shoffner in sign language

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