About Staff
The surname Staff is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "stæf," meaning "staff" or "stick." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked with a staff, such as a steward or a servant. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who carried or used a staff as a walking aid. Overall, the surname Staff signifies a person's occupation or association with a staff or stick.
The surname Staff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Staff 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 Staff is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Staff in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Staff using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.