Arturo Shaffer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arturo Shaffer — Spanish
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arturo Shaffer is a name that combines Spanish origins. The first name Arturo is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand. The surname Shaffer: Schaefer is an alternative spelling and cognate for the German word schäfer, meaning 'shepherd', which itself descends from the Old High German scāphare. Variants "Shaefer", "Schäfer" (a standardized spelling in many German-speaking countries after 1880), the additional alternative spelling "Schäffer", and the anglicised forms "Schaeffer", "Schaffer", "Shaffer", "Shafer", and "Schafer" are all common surnames. Arturo is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arturo reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arturo

Spanish

Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand.

Surname: Shaffer

Germanic

Schaefer is an alternative spelling and cognate for the German word schäfer, meaning 'shepherd', which itself descends from the Old High German scāphare. Variants "Shaefer", "Schäfer" (a standardized spelling in many German-speaking countries after 1880), the additional alternative spelling "Schäffer", and the anglicised forms "Schaeffer", "Schaffer", "Shaffer", "Shafer", and "Schafer" are all common surnames.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arturo is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arturo by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arturo Shaffer:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arturo?
The first name Arturo originates from Spanish. Arturo is a masculine given name. It is a Spanish and Italian variant of the name Arthur. Arturo Alessandri (1868–1950), Chilean politician and president Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1985), American-born Salvadoran footballer Arturo Álvarez (footballer, born 1959), Mexican footballer Arturo Araujo (1878–1967), former president of El Salvador Arturo Elías Ayub (born 1966), Mexican businessman Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican-American long-distance runner Arturo Basile (1914–1968), Italian conductor Arthuro Henrique Bernhardt (born 1982), Brazilian football (soccer) player Arturo Alessand.
When was Arturo most popular?
The name Arturo reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shaffer?
The surname Shaffer originates from Germanic. Schaefer is an alternative spelling and cognate for the German word schäfer, meaning 'shepherd', which itself descends from the Old High German scāphare. Variants "Shaefer", "Schäfer" (a standardized spelling in many German-speaking countries after 1880), the additional alternative spelling "Schäffer", and the anglicised forms "Schaeffer", "Schaffer", "Shaffer", "Shafer", and "Schafer" are all common surnames.
What are the origins of the name Arturo Shaffer?
The name Arturo Shaffer combines two different traditions: the first name Arturo has Spanish roots, while the surname Shaffer originates from Germanic.
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