How common is the Sheaffer surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Sheaffer in the United States.

Are there Sheaffer soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 201 soldiers with the Sheaffer surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Sheaffer mean?

The surname Sheaffer means "One who creates or works with sheaves of grain; a grain bundler.". It is of German origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who creates or works with sheaves of grain; a grain bundler.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Scheaf' or 'Schaff' (sheaf) combined with the agent suffix '-er'. The name reflects an occupational role in agricultural communities.

About the Sheaffer Surname

A German occupational surname indicating work with grain or agricultural products. The name is associated with the prominent Sheaffer pen manufacturing company founded in the late 19th century.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Germany and among German-American communities in the United States.

Sheaffer Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Sheaffer Surname

Tereta Sheaffer

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 17th century Germany
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

201 soldiers with the Sheaffer surname found in Civil War records.

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