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Franz Scheffel

Photograph of Franz Scheffel Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Franz
Surname
Scheffel

The Name Franz

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
A man from France or a free man, derived from Germanic roots.
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The Scheffel Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
A bushel or dry measure, likely an occupational name for a grain measurer or merchant.
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