Schneider

Meaning

A tailor or person who cuts cloth.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle High German 'schneider,' from the Old High German 'snidâri,' meaning tailor. The term comes from the root 'snidan,' meaning to cut.

About the Schneider Surname

Schneider is one of the most prevalent German surnames, indicating a tailor or cloth cutter. Tailors were skilled craftspeople in high demand in medieval towns and cities.

Distribution

One of the most common surnames in German-speaking regions, found throughout the area with high concentrations in urban centers.

People with the Schneider Surname