About Staaf
The surname Staaf is of Swedish origin and is derived from the word "staaf" which means "staff" or "rod" in English. It is believed to have been an occupational surname for someone who worked as a staff-bearer or a person who carried a staff of authority. The surname Staaf may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a slender build, resembling a staff.
The surname Staaf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Staaf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Staaf is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Staaf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Staaf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.