TheNameDBSchrader
OccupationalMeaning
A person who cuts or shreds, particularly a cloth cutter or tailor.
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'schraden' meaning to cut or shred. The suffix '-er' indicates an occupational origin for someone engaged in cutting work.
About the Schrader Surname
An occupational surname referring to someone involved in cutting cloth or other materials. The name reflects the importance of textile workers in medieval German economies.
Distribution
Found throughout German-speaking regions, with particular concentration in areas with textile production traditions.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical prominence