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Schaefer
Schaefer (name) means a German occupational surname equivalent to English "Shepherd.". Example: “Schaefer managed the family farm for decades.”
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A German occupational surname equivalent to English "Shepherd."
"Schaefer managed the family farm for decades."
Word forms
Schaefers plural
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Etymology
From German Schäfer ("shepherd"), from Middle High German schæfære.
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What does “Schaefer” mean?
The word “Schaefer” means a German occupational surname equivalent to English "Shepherd.".
How do you use “Schaefer” in a sentence?
Here is “Schaefer” used in a sentence: “Schaefer managed the family farm for decades.”
What part of speech is “Schaefer”?
“Schaefer” is a name.
Where does the word “Schaefer” come from?
The word “Schaefer” comes from German. From German Schäfer ("shepherd"), from Middle High German schæfære.