SHEAFF
Sheaff
The surname Sheaff is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Sci" and the suffix "-sceaf", meaning "descendant of Sci". The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Scina", suggesting its ancient roots in British history.
The Sheaff surname is primarily found in the southern counties of England, notably in Worcestershire, where the name has been established for centuries. Over time, variants of the name have emerged, including Sheaf and Sheaffe.
Notable bearers of the Sheaff surname have contributed to various fields, ranging from academia to the arts. The name reflects a deep-rooted connection to English heritage and history.
Whether as a nod to family ancestry or a distinctive moniker in modern times, the Sheaff surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its legacy in the tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 112 people named Sheaff in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Sheaff.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- Terry
- William
Female
- Claire
- Deborah
- Dorrie
- Ellen
- Emma
- Fiona
- Jennifer
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nellie
- Patricia
- Paula
- Susan
- Terri
Similar and related surnames
- Chafe
- Chaff
- Chaffe
- Chaffee
- Chaif
- Chefe
- Schaaf
- Schaaffe
- Schafe
- Schaff
- Schaffa
- Schieff
- Shaafi
- Shaf
- Shafa
- Shafai
- Shafe
- Shafee
- Shafeeu
- Shafei
- Shafey
- Shaff
- Shaffi
- Shaffie
- Shafi
- Shafia
- Shafie
- Shafiee
- Shafii
- Shaif
- Shaife
- Shave
- Shaves
- Shea
- Sheaf
- Sheaffer
- Sheave
- Sheaves
- Sheef
- Sheeve
- Sheff
- Sheffe
- Sheffey
- Sheffi
- Shieff
- Shieve
- Shove
- Shuff
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.