SCHIEFER
Schiefer
Schiefer is a surname of German origin that can be found among certain families in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the German word "schiefer," which means slate, a type of fine-grained rock used predominantly in roofing material. The surname may have been originally given to those who worked with slate or lived near slate mines in Germany.
The presence of the Schiefer surname in the UK can be attributed to historical migrations, particularly during periods of economic opportunities or political upheavals in Europe. Over time, some families with the surname Schiefer have settled in Britain and have contributed to the diverse cultural landscape of the country.
As with many surnames, the significance and prominence of the Schiefer name may vary among different regions and families. Genealogical research could provide further insights into the specific origins and stories of individual bearers of the surname in the UK and beyond.
There are approximately 14 people named Schiefer in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Schiefer.
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- Schaeffer
- Schafer
- Schafers
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- Schaver
- Schefer
- Scheffer
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- Schiefner
- Schiever
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- Shaefer
- Shaeffer
- Shafar
- Shafeer
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- Shaffer
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- Shafir
- Shaver
- Shchiever
- Sheaffer
- Sheaver
- Shefer
- Sheffer
- Shepher
- Shever
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