Schiefer

Meaning

Slate or slate worker, an occupational name for someone who worked with slate.

Etymology

Derived from the German 'Schiefer' meaning 'slate,' a stone used for roofing and writing surfaces. The surname originated as an occupational name for slate quarriers or roofers.

About the Schiefer Surname

A German occupational surname derived from slate work. The name is particularly associated with regions known for slate mining and roofing.

Distribution

Primarily found in Germany, particularly in regions with slate quarries such as the Rhineland and Moselle Valley.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers

People with the Schiefer Surname