Origin of Taflinger surname, is it American Indian?

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Meaning/Origin of Taflinger surname, is it American Indian?

I once heard that the Taflinger name was American Indian, or tied to American Indian, I'd really like to know.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: unknown in south and mid west as a Amerind name sounds German or it may be a corruption of something similar (i am Cherokee and lacota )