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Shaeffer

Shaeffer (name) means a surname of German origin, a variant spelling of Schaefer, meaning "shepherd.". Example: “Doctor Shaeffer examined the patient carefully.”

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A surname of German origin, a variant spelling of Schaefer, meaning "shepherd."
"Doctor Shaeffer examined the patient carefully."

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Etymology

From German Schäfer (“shepherd”). More at Schaefer.

Origin: German

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What does “Shaeffer” mean?

The word “Shaeffer” means a surname of German origin, a variant spelling of Schaefer, meaning "shepherd.".

How do you use “Shaeffer” in a sentence?

Here is “Shaeffer” used in a sentence: “Doctor Shaeffer examined the patient carefully.”

What part of speech is “Shaeffer”?

“Shaeffer” is a name.

What is the meaning of Shaeffer?

"Shaeffer" (name) means a surname of German origin, a variant spelling of Schaefer, meaning "shepherd.".

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