About Stauffer
The surname Stauffer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stouf" or "stoufen," meaning "to fill" or "to stuff." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a person who worked as a packer or a stuffer, specifically someone who filled bags or containers with goods. Over time, the surname Stauffer became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
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The surname Stauffer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stauffer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Stauffer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stauffer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.