About Shufeldt
The surname Shufeldt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schuofel" meaning "shovel" or "spade." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a digger or a laborer using a shovel. The suffix "-t" is a diminutive ending, indicating a small or young version of the original word. Therefore, the surname Shufeldt can be interpreted to mean "little shovel" or "small spade."
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The surname Shufeldt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Shufeldt in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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