Schaffer Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Schaffer is a German surname meaning 'steward' or 'manager' or a variant of Jewish surnames meaning 'judge' or 'magistrate'.
Meaning of the Name Schaffer
Schaffer is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'schaffære', meaning 'steward' or 'manager'. The name was originally an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a steward or manager of estates or farms. Schaffer can also be a variant spelling of the Jewish surname 'Shaffer' or 'Shapiro', which have Hebrew origins derived from the word 'shofet' meaning 'judge' or 'magistrate'.
Popularity of the Name Schaffer
The popularity for the name Schaffer peaked in popularity in the year 2012 with 5 births, which ranked number 29,118 out of 31,315 unique names for that year. Schaffer had the most male births in 2012 with 5, which ranked number 12,264 out of 14,248 male names. The number of births for the name Schaffer has declined sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Schaffer has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Schaffer
- 10 Year Trend of Schaffer: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Schaffer: -100.00%
Popularity of Schaffer by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Schaffer. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Schaffer in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Schaffer is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Schaffer
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