Schafer

German · From Germanic ermen meaning 'whole' or 'universal'; popularized by medieval royalty.

German · From Germanic 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious,' blended with Latin Emilia.

French · French feminine diminutive of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man.'

English · From Germanic 'heim' (home) + 'ric' (ruler), meaning 'ruler of the home.' A name of many kings.

English · From Germanic 'wil' (will, desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection); borne by William the Conqueror.

Latin · Possibly from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird,' or a variant of Eve meaning 'life.'

English · Occupational surname meaning 'harp player', from Old English hearpere.

English · English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jack,' derived from John meaning 'God is gracious.'

English · Occupational surname meaning 'one who drives a cart', from Anglo-Norman French caretier.

English · From an English surname meaning an independent or nonconforming person, originally tied to an unbranded calf.

Latin · Possibly from Latin 'miles' meaning 'soldier,' or Germanic 'milo' meaning 'gracious.'

English · From the Old French occupational surname meaning 'stoneworker' or 'bricklayer.'

English · English surname meaning 'son of the steward (greyve)'; now popular as a modern given name.

English · From Old French 'parquier' meaning keeper of the park; an occupational surname turned given name.

English · From Old French escarlate, an occupational surname for a seller of scarlet cloth; literary via 'Gone with the Wind.'