Schneiderman

Occupational

Meaning

Tailor, a craftsman who makes or alters clothing.

Etymology

Derived from the German 'Schneider' meaning 'tailor,' with the Yiddish diminutive or patronymic suffix '-man'. The surname originated as an occupational name for Jewish tailors in German-speaking regions.

About the Schneiderman Surname

A German-Jewish occupational surname derived from tailoring. The -man suffix is characteristic of Yiddish surnames and indicates the Jewish origin of this variant.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily among Jewish populations in Germany and Eastern Europe, with significant presence in North America and Israel.

Notable Bearers

People with the Schneiderman Surname