TheNameDBKREIDER
OccupationalMeaning
One who deals in chalk or a chalky substance.
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'Kreide' (chalk) with the occupational suffix '-er'. The term may also relate to someone who works with chalk or chalk-like materials.
About the KREIDER Surname
An occupational surname from the Palatinate region indicating someone involved with chalk production or trade. The name is particularly associated with Anabaptist and Mennonite communities.
Distribution
Found in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other areas with Palatinate German settlement.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation