SCHAFFER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Dutch.) He that dishes up or provides victuals. Shaffer, German, a shepherd, a pastor, a swain.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Religion of origin: Jewish

Language of origin: German

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