"Schaefer" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Schaefers [plural]
Etymology: From German Schaefer (“shepherd”), an occupational surname; from Middle High German schæfære, from late Old High German scāphare. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Schaefer||shepherd}} German Schaefer (“shepherd”), {{der|en|gmh|schæfære}} Middle High German schæfære, {{der|en|goh|scāphare}} Old High German scāphare Head templates: {{en-prop|s}} Schaefer (plural Schaefers)
  1. A surname from German [in turn originating as an occupation], equivalent to English Shepherd. Synonyms: Schafer
    Sense id: en-Schaefer-en-name-mcBctEVB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English surnames

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