Schafer

== English == === Alternative forms === Schaefer === Etymology === From German Schäfer. === Proper noun === Schafer (plural Schafers) A surname from German [in turn originating as an occupation], equivalent to English Shepherd. ==== Statistics ==== According to the 2010 United States Census, Schafer is the 1452nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 24543 individuals. Schafer is most common among White (95.3%) individuals. === Anagrams === chafers