Schaeffer (surname)
| Schaeffer | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Middle High German |
| Origin | |
| Region of origin | Germany, France |
| Meaning | "Steward of household" |
| Other names | |
| Variant(s) | Schaefer, Schafer, Schaffer, Schafferre, Schafer, Schäfer, Schäffer, Schefer, Scheffer |
Schaeffer is a distinguished surname, German in origin.[1] Derived from the Middle High German "Schaffaere" meaning the manager or steward of the head of the household.
People with the surname
A
- Alice Schaeffer, American microbiologist and co-designer of the Schaeffer–Fulton stain
- Albert Charles Schaeffer mathematician
B
- B. Schaeffer, British co-founder of the Budenberg Gauge Company
- Billy Schaeffer, retired American professional basketball player
- Boguslaw Schaeffer, Polish composer and theoretician
- Brent Schaeffer, American arena football quarterback
- Bruce W. Schaeffer Mechanical Engineer and Inventor
C
- Charles Frederick Schaeffer (1807-1879), Lutheran clergyman of the United States
- Charles William Schaeffer (1813-1896), Lutheran clergyman and theologian of the United States
- Chester Schaeffer, American film editor
- Claude Schaeffer, French archaeologist who helped uncover the Ugaritic religious texts
- Clinton Schaeffer, American Founder of Schaeffer Automotive
D
- David Frederick Schaeffer (1787-1837), Lutheran clergyman of the United States
E
- Edith Schaeffer, Chinese-American Christian author and widow of Francis Schaeffer
- Eric Schaeffer, American actor
- Eric D. Schaeffer, American theatre director
F
- Francis Schaeffer, American-French theologian, philosopher, and founder of L'Abri
- Frank Schaeffer, French son of Francis Schaeffer
- Frederick Christian Schaeffer (1792-1832), Lutheran clergyman of the United States
- Frederick David Schaeffer (1760-1836), German-born Lutheran clergyman of the United States
G
- Georg Anton Schäffer, (1779-1836), German physician and adventurer
- George Schaeffer, former American head coach of the Arizona State college football program
H
- Harry Schaeffer, former American major league baseball pitcher
J
- Jacob Christian Schaeffer, 17th century German scientist
- Jack Schaeffer (born John Case Schaeffer II), American musician, record producer and clarinetist
- James Schaeffer (1885–1972), American college sports coach
- James Soloman Schaeffer, American drum major and former leader of the Highty-Tighties
- Jim Schaeffer, American drum major and former leader of the Highty-Tighties (relative of James Soloman Schaeffer)
- Jody Schaeffer, American cartoonist and co-creator of Megas XLR
- John Ahlum Schaeffer, former American president of Franklin & Marshall College
- Jonathan Schaeffer, Canadian computer scientist
L
- Lucien Schaeffer, French former footballer who played at the 1948 Summer Olympics
N
- Norman Schaeffer, Clergymen Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
M
- Matthew Schaeffer, American guitarist in the rock band Monovox
- Mead Schaeffer, American artist and illustrator
P
- Peter Schaeffer, Texas Carpenter and builder. Founder of Pete’s Carpentry
- Pierre Schaeffer, French musician and pioneer of musique concrète
R
- Rebecca Schaeffer (1967–1989), American actress who was murdered by a fan
- Roberto Schaefer, American photographer known for his work in the film Quantum of Solace
S
- Stefanie Schaeffer, The Apprentice 6 winner
- Steve Schaeffer, American studio musician who has composed work for over a thousand films
T
- Tarah Lynne Schaeffer, American actress known for her role on Sesame Street
- Todd Schaeffer, American inventor and engineer.
W
- Wendy Schaeffer, Australian equestrian and olympic champion
References
- ↑ "HouseofNames: Name Histories, Coats of Arms & Family Crests". www.houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
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