About Zaffke
The surname Zaffke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Saffo," which was a short form of the given name "Saffron." The name "Saffron" itself is derived from the Old French word "safran," meaning "saffron," which is a spice derived from the flower of the Crocus sativus plant. Therefore, the surname Zaffke likely originated as a nickname for someone with a saffron-colored complexion or hair.
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The surname Zaffke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zaffke 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 Zaffke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zaffke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.