What does the surname Shrader mean?

The surname Shrader means "A person who cuts or shreds cloth, or a tailor.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Shrader surname?

There are approximately 3,200 people with the surname Shrader in the United States.

Are there Shrader soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 226 soldiers with the Shrader surname appear in Civil War records.

Shrader

Occupational

Meaning

A person who cuts or shreds cloth, or a tailor.

Etymology

The surname derives from the German 'Schräder' or 'Schreider,' related to the verb 'schreiten' (to cut or stride) or 'schreide' (to cut). It originally identified someone who worked with cloth or leather in a cutting capacity.

About the Shrader Surname

A German occupational surname indicating an ancestor who worked as a cutter, tailor, or cloth worker. The name reflects the importance of textile crafts in medieval German society.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,200 bearers in the United States #2,218 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in German-speaking regions and among German immigrant communities, particularly in Pennsylvania and the Midwest.

Shrader Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Shrader Surname

H.L. Shrader

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 16th century (estimated)
Estimated Bearers: 3,200

War Records

226 soldiers with the Shrader surname found in Civil War records.

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