Schaife

Descriptive

Meaning

A surname possibly derived from Middle English terms related to disreputable persons or vagrants.

Etymology

The name may be a variant of Scaife, deriving from Middle English 'scaife' or related terms. This occupational or descriptive surname likely referred to individuals of questionable social standing.

About the Schaife Surname

Schaife appears to be a variant spelling of Scaife, an English surname with medieval roots. The name remains rare and may represent regional spelling variations.

Distribution

Rare surname with limited documented distribution in England.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Schaife Surname

H.L. Schaife